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P492 GUD

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,080 mi
Last recorded32,080 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 GUD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,080 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,109 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 31,109 miles

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 30,684 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 30,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,340 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 28,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,708 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,840 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,291 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,423 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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P492 GUD is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P492 GUD, 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 P492 GUD registered?

P492 GUD is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P492 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 GUD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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