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P655 GJU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,376 mi
Last recorded46,376 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 GJU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,376 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 46,356 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Drive chain worn to excess seized links etc (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

1 of 2 rear lamp bulbs not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,744 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,744 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,255 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 41,255 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 37,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 35,739 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,356 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,012 miles

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))

Fail 6 Mar 2009 33,000 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Clutch fluid resivoir empty.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,502 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,395 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,395 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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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P655 GJU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P655 GJU, 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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P655 GJU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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