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P288 WUM

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,811 mi
Last recorded32,811 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 WUM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 May 2024 32,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 32,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 32,345 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,050 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 25,433 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,349 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,022 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,730 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 21,916 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 13,916 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 13,600 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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P288 WUM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P288 WUM, 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 P288 WUM registered?

P288 WUM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P288 WUM safe to buy?

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