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P64 VGC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,752 mi
Last recorded32,752 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 30,403 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 5 May 2016 29,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,341 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,725 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,957 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 21,429 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,288 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 21,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,735 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 20,694 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2005 18,582 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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P64 VGC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P64 VGC, 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 P64 VGC registered?

P64 VGC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P64 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P64 VGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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