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P885 FHC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,741 mi
Last recorded37,741 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 FHC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 37,741 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 37,741 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 34,700 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 34,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 33,293 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 33,277 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock brake hoses (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 32,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 30,142 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 30,142 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,056 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,945 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,953 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,141 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 21,091 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 12,275 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,857 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 11,194 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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P885 FHC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P885 FHC, 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

How do I check the history of P885 FHC?

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What year was P885 FHC registered?

P885 FHC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P885 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 FHC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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