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P290 PDB

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,660 mi
Last recorded31,660 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 PDB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 31,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 31,353 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 31,352 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,579 miles

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

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,052 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 28,010 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 27,377 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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P290 PDB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P290 PDB, 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 P290 PDB registered?

P290 PDB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P290 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 PDB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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