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L30 DGP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,475 mi
Last recorded22,475 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 DGP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,475 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 22,448 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,470 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 15,470 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 13,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,598 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 12,597 miles

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 11,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 9,740 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,890 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

flat handlebars fitted

top fairing missing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,044 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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L30 DGP 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 75%.

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 L30 DGP, 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 L30 DGP registered?

L30 DGP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is L30 DGP safe to buy?

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