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P926 YWU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,840 mi
Last recorded34,840 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 YWU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 34,840 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,574 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 32,151 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 32,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 30,189 miles

oil from drive chain on rear tyre sidewall

Fail 16 Apr 2013 30,175 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,567 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 26,554 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,942 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 22,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,286 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,975 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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P926 YWU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P926 YWU, 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 P926 YWU registered?

P926 YWU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 May 1997.

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