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P970 XNP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,720 mi
Last recorded35,720 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 XNP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 35,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,819 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 31,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 65,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,703 miles

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

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

handle bars slightly fowling on fairing on full lock

Fail 15 Apr 2019 62,703 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure belly pan (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 61,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 61,069 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering clutch master fouling on fairing (2.1.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,315 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,139 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 32,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,541 miles

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 28 Apr 2012 6,523 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,960 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 19,238 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 19,082 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,082 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 19,069 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,651 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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P970 XNP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P970 XNP, 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 P970 XNP registered?

P970 XNP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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