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P185 JPY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,882 mi
Last recorded39,882 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 JPY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 39,882 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 39,862 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut in tread

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 39,059 miles

drive chain has some surface rust

exhaust noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,237 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,906 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,703 miles

Coolant reservoir empty.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 28,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,624 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,483 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 22,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,239 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,894 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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P185 JPY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P185 JPY, 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 P185 JPY registered?

P185 JPY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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