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P116 OSG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,942 mi
Last recorded42,942 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 OSG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 42,942 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 42,942 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,666 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 42,665 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working on front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,128 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 40,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,331 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 32,635 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 32,653 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 32,489 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 30,299 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,246 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,891 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,833 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 21,262 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,169 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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P116 OSG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P116 OSG, 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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P116 OSG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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