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P889 NOA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,531 mi
Last recorded30,531 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 NOA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 30,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 30,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 29,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 29,431 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 29,294 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 29,250 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 29,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 27,675 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 27,675 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 20,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,682 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,274 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,441 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,307 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 11,301 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2006 10,037 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P889 NOA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow 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 P889 NOA, 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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P889 NOA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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