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P452 PEW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,035 mi
Last recorded36,035 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 PEW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 36,035 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 36,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 35,646 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 34,379 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 15 May 2018 34,379 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 33,170 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2016 31,896 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 31,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 16 May 2015 29,805 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 29,805 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 28,253 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 28,253 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 26,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 23,978 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,385 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 19,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,983 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 11,439 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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P452 PEW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P452 PEW, 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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P452 PEW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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