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P648 SFM

1997 Honda Vtr

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,433 mi
Last recorded43,433 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr30,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 SFM
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 43,433 miles

Top fairing removed

Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 40,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 40,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,704 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 38,704 miles

Registration plate incorrect Displaying P468 SFW Reg is P648 SFW (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,345 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 38,345 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,730 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

bike only to be used during daylight houre and not at times of reduced visability

Fail 6 Jul 2013 37,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,574 miles

Bike only to be used during daylight hours and not at times of reduced visability

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2012 35,539 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Bike only to be used during daylight hours and not at times of reduced visability

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,321 miles

all lights have been masked over and have not been tested. bike only to be used during daylight hours and not at times of reduced visabilty.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,394 miles

all lights have been masked over and have not been tested, bike for day time use only.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,837 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

all lights have been masked over and cannot be checked. bike to be used only in daylight hours and not during reduced visibility.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 28,827 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Upper Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

all lights have been masked over and cannot be checked. bike to be used only in daylight hours and not during reduced visibility.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,408 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 27,408 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,866 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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P648 SFM is a 1997 Honda Vtr in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,529 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P648 SFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vtr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P648 SFM registered?

P648 SFM is a 1997 Honda Vtr, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P648 SFM safe to buy?

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