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P532 XGJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,100 mi
Last recorded20,100 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 XGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 20,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 19,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,727 miles

Exhaust clamp missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 19,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,920 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,633 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Left hand exhaust can missing a bolt making it slightly loose

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,225 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 38,198 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,327 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,096 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 34,070 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,065 miles

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

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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P532 XGJ 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 P532 XGJ, 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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P532 XGJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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