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P172 LSP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,154 mi
Last recorded46,154 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 LSP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 46,154 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

slight play in rear hub area

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

front wheel rim has a dent

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 44,480 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 44,480 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2008 42,710 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,712 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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P172 LSP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P172 LSP, 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 P172 LSP registered?

P172 LSP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is P172 LSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 LSP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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