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P295 XWS

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,399 mi
Last recorded47,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 XWS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,399 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

all brake disc in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,876 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 45,819 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,736 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,268 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 29,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

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

headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted

Pass 2 Aug 2005 17,290 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

headlamp masks/converters fitted

tape on brake disc and fork leg (would advise to remove)

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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P295 XWS is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P295 XWS, 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 P295 XWS registered?

P295 XWS is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P295 XWS safe to buy?

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