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P48 YCW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,714 mi
Last recorded22,714 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 YCW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,714 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,937 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 16,937 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2012 14,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 May 2011 13,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 10,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 10,349 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 9,964 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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P48 YCW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P48 YCW, 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 P48 YCW registered?

P48 YCW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P48 YCW safe to buy?

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