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P942 FPM

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,497 mi
Last recorded25,497 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 FPM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 25,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 25,251 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 24,965 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 24,700 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 24,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 24,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 23,903 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 23,610 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 23,317 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 23,008 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 22,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 22,198 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 21,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,528 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 18,528 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,460 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 16,774 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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P942 FPM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P942 FPM, 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

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What year was P942 FPM registered?

P942 FPM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P942 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P942 FPM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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