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P811 XTX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,782 mi
Last recorded34,782 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 XTX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 34,782 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 34,782 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 33,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 33,828 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 33,828 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 33,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,371 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 33,371 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))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 32,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 31,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 29,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,353 miles

rear number plate

Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,332 miles

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

rear number plate

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,893 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,371 miles

suggest reroute the new front brake pipes fitted although not rubbing or fouling they are routed wrong

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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P811 XTX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P811 XTX, 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 P811 XTX registered?

P811 XTX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P811 XTX safe to buy?

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