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P971 YFG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,347 mi
Last recorded29,347 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 YFG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 28,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 27,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 25,058 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,348 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 22,348 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 17,280 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 15,135 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 14,761 miles

Front tyre worn to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2015 14,403 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 12,435 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 12,430 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 11,417 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 10,841 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 10,336 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 9,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 8,386 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 6,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,458 miles

nail in rear tyre

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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P971 YFG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P971 YFG, 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 P971 YFG registered?

P971 YFG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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