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P823 KEC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,658 mi
Last recorded14,658 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 KEC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 14,658 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 14,658 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 13,481 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 13,391 miles

Clutch fluid level low

Pass 25 Jul 2019 13,147 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,114 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 13,114 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2016 13,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,325 miles

Clutch fluid very low

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 12,009 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 11,569 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,569 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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P823 KEC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P823 KEC, 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 P823 KEC registered?

P823 KEC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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