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P809 UWP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,935 mi
Last recorded26,935 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 UWP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,935 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,113 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,330 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 22,330 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 18,482 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,937 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2013 15,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,697 miles

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

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)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 14,697 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,890 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,555 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,516 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,063 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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P809 UWP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P809 UWP, 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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What year was P809 UWP registered?

P809 UWP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P809 UWP safe to buy?

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