MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear tyre has nail in left edge.
modified levers fitted
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
modified levers fitted
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P542 PVW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P542 PVW, 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 P542 PVW registered?
P542 PVW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 April 1997.
Is P542 PVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P542 PVW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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