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P642 JOX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Multi-colour Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,925 mi
Last recorded42,925 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 JOX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 42,634 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,849 miles

Brake binding but not excessively the front brake is dragging slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Brake lever worn, but not excessively the front brake lever is bent but still functions ok (1.1.15 (b))

this machine is fitted with after market baffled exhaust silencers

Pass 26 May 2017 40,410 miles

Brake hose slightly kinked the front brake hoses are poorly routed (3.2.B3a)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied front brake lever is bent but functions ok (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight the drive chain is slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect the front suspension is soft and spongey (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect rear suspension is soft and spongey (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort a small amount of fluctuation from the front brakes (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 39,225 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,038 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,038 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,665 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 6 Mar 2013 37,229 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 37,229 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2011 36,311 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,168 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 34,168 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,409 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,307 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 32,214 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 30,206 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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P642 JOX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Multi-colour 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 P642 JOX, 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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P642 JOX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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