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P943 SNV

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,025 mi
Last recorded39,025 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 SNV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 39,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,769 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 38,769 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 38,737 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 38,556 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,300 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 38,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,032 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 38,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 36,928 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,831 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 36,831 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,567 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,400 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,868 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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P943 SNV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P943 SNV, 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 P943 SNV registered?

P943 SNV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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