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P870 MKE

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,465 mi
Last recorded22,465 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 MKE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 22,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 22,461 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 20,408 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 20,408 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 20,408 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 20,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 20,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,176 miles

steering head bearings slightly loose

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 20,102 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,095 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,058 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 20,051 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 19,985 miles

no number plate light

Fail 30 Aug 2008 19,985 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

no number plate light

Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,135 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,321 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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P870 MKE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P870 MKE, 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 P870 MKE registered?

P870 MKE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P870 MKE safe to buy?

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