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P197 HPY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,982 mi
Last recorded40,982 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 HPY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 40,978 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,008 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 38,008 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,515 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,838 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,161 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,250 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 26,241 miles

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.

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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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.

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