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P215 XHY

1997 Honda Vtr

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,411 mi
Last recorded39,411 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr30,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 XHY
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 39,411 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2024 39,000 miles

Front SWITCH GEAR TOUCHING TANK O/S AND N/S - FULL LOCK

SIDE STAND BENT / DAMAGED

Pass 6 Apr 2023 38,884 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 38,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,545 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 38,545 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,692 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,500 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 25,701 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 20,520 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted rear sub frame (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 20,520 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear switch (1.3.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted rear sub frame (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 16,641 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,641 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 16,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front discs not fitted in accordance with the arrows

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,276 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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P215 XHY is a 1997 Honda Vtr in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,529 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P215 XHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vtr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P215 XHY registered?

P215 XHY is a 1997 Honda Vtr, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P215 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 XHY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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