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P404 KOV

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,600 mi
Last recorded37,600 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 KOV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 37,600 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 35,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,556 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,773 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,138 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,456 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 23,456 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2009 22,198 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 22,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,826 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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P404 KOV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P404 KOV, 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 P404 KOV registered?

P404 KOV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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