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P805 FJO

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,034 mi
Last recorded41,034 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 FJO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 41,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 40,063 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 39,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 39,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 39,195 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,642 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 32,604 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,773 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 21,773 miles

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,032 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,585 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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P805 FJO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P805 FJO, 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.

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P805 FJO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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