1997 Honda VTR1000 1.0L Petrol · P879 SEV
1997 Honda VTR1000 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 85,508 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VTR1000
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P879 SEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 85,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P879 SEV Mileage History
- 17/07/202484,554 mi
- 17/07/202585,399 mi+845 mi
- 22/07/202585,399 mi
- 14/08/202685,508 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 460 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P879 SEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Vtr1000 (P879 SEV) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))”; “Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))”; “Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))”.
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