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P962 UGK

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,989 mi
Last recorded34,989 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 UGK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 34,989 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 34,431 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 33,161 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 32,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,638 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 29,737 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,882 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,816 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 28,805 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,337 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P962 UGK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P962 UGK, 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 P962 UGK registered?

P962 UGK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P962 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P962 UGK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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