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P233 XFB

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,287 mi
Last recorded28,287 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 XFB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,287 miles

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

Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 May 2012 27,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2012 27,978 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 26,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,109 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,267 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 23,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,701 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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P233 XFB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P233 XFB, 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 P233 XFB registered?

P233 XFB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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