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P337 VGO

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,011 mi
Last recorded47,011 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 VGO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,555 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 46,555 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,512 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 45,512 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,317 miles

fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life

Fail 28 Aug 2013 45,317 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,454 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

possible slight crack rear disc ?

Fail 15 Jun 2011 41,665 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,665 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,056 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 39,050 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 32,785 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,744 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 28,011 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,011 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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P337 VGO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P337 VGO, 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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P337 VGO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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