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P933 HBG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,748 mi
Last recorded42,748 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 HBG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 42,748 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 42,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 41,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,049 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 41,049 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 40,245 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 40,232 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,996 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 35,986 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 32,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,466 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,158 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,567 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre is on the limit of 1mm in parts

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 25,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,509 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 24,263 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 24,247 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,241 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 21,227 miles

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

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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P933 HBG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P933 HBG, 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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P933 HBG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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