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P770 JAL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,500 mi
Last recorded27,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 JAL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 27,500 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 27,499 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 27,161 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 26,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,450 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 23,511 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,511 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,044 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,656 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 21,428 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,146 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,999 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,339 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,962 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 17,922 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 17,921 miles

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

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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P770 JAL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P770 JAL, 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 P770 JAL registered?

P770 JAL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P770 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 JAL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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