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P847 SNV

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,812 mi
Last recorded70,812 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 SNV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 70,812 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 70,415 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel tank bolt missing but still secure

Pass 12 May 2023 69,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 68,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 67,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,344 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,811 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 65,811 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 2 May 2014 65,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 64,383 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,427 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,197 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 59,384 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,410 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 54,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 51,702 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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P847 SNV 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 89.5%.

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 P847 SNV, 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 P847 SNV registered?

P847 SNV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P847 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P847 SNV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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