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P119 YYJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,448 mi
Last recorded41,448 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 YYJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 41,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,268 miles

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

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 40,268 miles

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

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,981 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 32,369 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,369 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 32,353 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,268 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 30,273 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,523 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,893 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,134 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 19,134 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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P119 YYJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P119 YYJ, 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 P119 YYJ registered?

P119 YYJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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