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P955 SPW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,165 mi
Last recorded44,165 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 SPW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 44,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 43,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 43,082 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 42,840 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,558 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,882 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 41,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,287 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 40,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,475 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 35,133 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,500 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 33,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,241 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 32,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,858 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,204 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,027 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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P955 SPW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P955 SPW, 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 P955 SPW registered?

P955 SPW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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