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P852 MET

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,904 mi
Last recorded30,904 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 MET
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2025 30,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 30,749 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,094 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 29,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,723 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,436 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,150 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,372 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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P852 MET is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P852 MET, 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 P852 MET registered?

P852 MET is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P852 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 MET shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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