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P539 VEU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,274 mi
Last recorded40,274 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 VEU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 40,274 miles

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2013 39,623 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 36,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,680 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 26,012 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 26,012 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear 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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P539 VEU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P539 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P539 VEU registered?

P539 VEU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P539 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P539 VEU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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