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P61 BCT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,790 mi
Last recorded66,790 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 BCT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,790 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 65,491 miles

Front position lamp illuminates when brake is applied

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,812 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake lever broken but useable

Fail 28 Mar 2019 59,799 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake lever broken but useable

Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise, advance front brake lever travel,, recommend attention

Fail 21 Aug 2017 57,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high beam image very poor (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise, advance front brake lever travel,, recommend attention

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. front forks (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play recommend attention (2.2.2)

handlebars close to fuel tank on lock to lock,, recommend attention

Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,071 miles

Exhaust noisy throaty (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. front forks (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 39,842 miles

suspect offside rear tail light not working,, recommend check

Fail 30 Aug 2014 39,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

suspect offside rear tail light not working,, recommend check

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,452 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,452 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,824 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,558 miles

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

slight brake bind from front brake

slight squeek noise from front brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,178 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre, sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,827 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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P61 BCT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P61 BCT, 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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P61 BCT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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