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P974 AAP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 AAP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021
Pass 17 Aug 2018
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,628 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside and offside wing mirrors missing.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,624 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside and offside wing mirrors missing.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 57,719 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 48,622 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 48,591 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,017 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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P974 AAP 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 66.7%.

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 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 P974 AAP, 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 P974 AAP registered?

P974 AAP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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