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P947 KOV

1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,958 mi
Last recorded60,958 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 KOV
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 60,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 60,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 60,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,757 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,322 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,145 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,145 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,158 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 54,158 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 51,786 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,786 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,250 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,250 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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P947 KOV is a 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 20,864 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 Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P947 KOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P947 KOV is a 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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