MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOT TESTED
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
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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P197 HPY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P197 HPY, 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 P197 HPY registered?
P197 HPY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 April 1997.
Is P197 HPY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P197 HPY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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