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P194 GAL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,040 mi
Last recorded42,040 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 GAL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,040 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 40,266 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,401 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 34,322 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2016 33,966 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 30,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,180 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,878 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,444 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,262 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,024 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P194 GAL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P194 GAL, 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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P194 GAL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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