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P281 DNT

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,772 mi
Last recorded42,772 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 DNT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 42,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 40,572 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 40,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 37,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 38,798 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,948 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,590 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 35,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,758 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 30,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,407 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,981 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 29,468 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 28,493 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 22,860 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,322 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 22,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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P281 DNT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P281 DNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P281 DNT registered?

P281 DNT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P281 DNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 DNT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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