CarVerify

Free Car Check

P879 SEV

1997 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,399 mi
Last recorded85,399 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 SEV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,399 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 85,399 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 84,554 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,533 miles

Fairing fowling exhaust

Some binding to rear brake

Fail 25 Sep 2019 94,526 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fairing fowling exhaust

Some binding to rear brake

Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,852 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,265 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

only one rear bulb working

Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 78,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2008 76,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2007 69,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,908 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Full Honda VTR1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P879 SEV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P879 SEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P879 SEV?

You can check the full history of P879 SEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P879 SEV registered?

P879 SEV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P879 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 SEV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P879 SEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P879 SEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.