MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
drive chain has some surface rust
exhaust noisy
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Coolant reservoir empty.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P185 JPY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P185 JPY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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