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P605 WGO

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

585,560 mi
Last recorded585,560 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 WGO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 585,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,457 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,133 miles

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

no front mudguard fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2007 11,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

no front mudguard fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2007 40,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

THROTTLE STICKS WHEN HANDLEBARS ARE TURNED FULLY TO THE LEFT

Pass 5 May 2006 37,015 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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P605 WGO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P605 WGO, 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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P605 WGO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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