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P804 WYG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Turquoise Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,074 mi
Last recorded35,074 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 WYG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 35,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front indicator type/ position

Fail 7 Oct 2025 35,071 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front indicator type/ position

Pass 3 Aug 2019 34,830 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 34,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,406 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,667 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 32,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 2,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,738 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,854 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 24,854 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 23,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,200 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,430 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 20,430 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,374 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 18,225 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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P804 WYG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Turquoise with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P804 WYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P804 WYG registered?

P804 WYG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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