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P45 VGC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,836 mi
Last recorded28,836 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 28,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 28,784 miles

front brake hose poorly routed

Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,672 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 28,671 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Indicators affecting operation of tail light.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,138 miles

no rear foot pegs but no pillion seat

number plate small but readable from required distance

Fail 26 Sep 2012 28,125 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no rear foot pegs but no pillion seat

number plate small but readable from required distance

Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front and rear tyre used very heavy on outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,076 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 25,068 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 21,025 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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P45 VGC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in White 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 P45 VGC, 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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P45 VGC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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