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P829 OLX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,594 mi
Last recorded39,594 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 OLX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 39,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 39,465 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 38,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 38,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,143 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 36,189 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 33,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,308 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 30,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 28,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,249 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 7 Apr 2008 20,982 miles

tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,218 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 19,218 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,616 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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P829 OLX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P829 OLX, 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 P829 OLX registered?

P829 OLX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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