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P406 GJH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,383 mi
Last recorded19,383 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 GJH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 19,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 19,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 19,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 19,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019

daytime MOT carried out

Pass 17 Jul 2015

front and rear position lights taped up at time of test

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,667 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 26,911 miles

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 23,772 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 23,760 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,917 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,549 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 19,549 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 16,891 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 16,891 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 14,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,939 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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P406 GJH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P406 GJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P406 GJH registered?

P406 GJH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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