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P171 YGN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,527 mi
Last recorded23,527 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 YGN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 23,527 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate background cut down slightly.

Pass 25 May 2012 18,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,236 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 18,205 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 17,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,655 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 14,635 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fr wheel fitted in wrong direction

Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,406 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 3,904 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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P171 YGN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P171 YGN, 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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P171 YGN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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