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P122 OSG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,184 mi
Last recorded55,184 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 OSG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,184 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 55,181 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,430 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 50,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 50,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,748 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,812 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,202 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,686 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 45,686 miles

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 40,704 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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P122 OSG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P122 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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What year was P122 OSG registered?

P122 OSG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P122 OSG safe to buy?

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