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P985 KGM

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Multi-colour Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,795 mi
Last recorded56,795 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 KGM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 56,795 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 52,819 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 51,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 51,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 47,856 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 47,856 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 45,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,389 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 44,389 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,776 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 41,793 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 41,793 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2011 38,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,379 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 36,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 35,911 miles

N/S/F floating disc has slight foward to rear freeplay

Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,707 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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P985 KGM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Multi-colour with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P985 KGM, 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 P985 KGM registered?

P985 KGM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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