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P650 NLP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,134 mi
Last recorded50,134 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 50,134 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,614 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020
Pass 22 May 2019 43,174 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 42,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,231 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 40,589 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 40,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 37,448 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 37,448 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 36,917 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 36,917 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,283 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,721 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,205 miles

Front indicators are not forward facing.

Tailight is only secured on one side.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,779 miles

Front indicators not forward facing. 1 rear tailight bulb blown

Fail 19 Nov 2008 34,735 miles

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

Front indicators not forward facing. 1 rear tailight bulb blown

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,059 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 34,017 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,531 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 29,417 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 29,417 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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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P650 NLP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P650 NLP, 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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P650 NLP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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