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P347 VWO

1997 Honda Vtr

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,121 mi
Last recorded34,121 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr30,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 VWO
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 34,121 miles

Central Front MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHT TELL TALE NOT WORKING

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 34,121 miles

Central Front MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHT TELL TALE NOT WORKING

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 33,668 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Main beam tell tale light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sprocket hub drive rubbers worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 32,752 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 28,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,189 miles

rear postion light not working

Nearside Front brake disc distorted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,944 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,282 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 23,282 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 21,966 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 21,966 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 21,670 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 21,670 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 19,736 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,349 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 15,675 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,675 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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P347 VWO is a 1997 Honda Vtr in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,529 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P347 VWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vtr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P347 VWO is a 1997 Honda Vtr, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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