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P29 BLJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,626 mi
Last recorded19,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 BLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 19,626 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,465 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,160 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 17,863 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 17,849 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 May 2014 17,447 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 16,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,775 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,634 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Jul 2010 16,634 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2009 15,487 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 15,002 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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P29 BLJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P29 BLJ, 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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P29 BLJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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