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P549 FVO

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,206 mi
Last recorded52,206 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 FVO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,422 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 50,422 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 50,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 49,803 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 49,592 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,579 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 49,351 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 49,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 47,987 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 47,987 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,603 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 45,603 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,128 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 42,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,578 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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P549 FVO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P549 FVO, 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 P549 FVO registered?

P549 FVO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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