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P87 BUG

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,596 mi
Last recorded27,596 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 BUG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 27,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 27,348 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 27,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2023 27,182 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

light switch broken

Pass 17 Feb 2022 26,510 miles

Rear Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 26,501 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,830 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,510 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 37,360 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,774 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 33,347 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,033 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 28,814 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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P87 BUG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P87 BUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P87 BUG registered?

P87 BUG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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