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P65 SMV

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,276 mi
Last recorded48,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 SMV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,561 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 47,521 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,507 miles

at time of test bike would not idle and felt like it had stale fuel

Pass 16 May 2009
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,180 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,961 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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P65 SMV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P65 SMV, 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 P65 SMV registered?

P65 SMV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P65 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P65 SMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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