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P162 DFR

1997 Honda VTR1000

Multi-colour Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,919 mi
Last recorded41,919 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 DFR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2013 39,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,256 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 34,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,745 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,003 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,057 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 16,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 12,043 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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P162 DFR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Multi-colour with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P162 DFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P162 DFR registered?

P162 DFR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P162 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 DFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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