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P729 BPF

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,224 mi
Last recorded32,224 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 BPF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,224 miles

fork seals in poor condition

rear tyre low on tread

Fail 21 Sep 2016 32,164 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

fork seals in poor condition

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,613 miles

front forks pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,900 miles

exhaust blow

front brake judder

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,332 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 14 Sep 2012 29,141 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight exhaust blow at joints

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,141 miles

slight exhaust blow at joints

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,551 miles

front brake judder

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,592 miles

forks very rusty and pitting

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,701 miles

rear tyre very low on tread

Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,701 miles

front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,943 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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P729 BPF 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 84.6%.

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 P729 BPF, 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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P729 BPF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P729 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P729 BPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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