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P189 YAE

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,188 mi
Last recorded24,188 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 YAE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,188 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2010 21,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 15,680 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,407 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 11,317 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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P189 YAE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P189 YAE, 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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P189 YAE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P189 YAE safe to buy?

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