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P78 HOV

1997 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,062 mi
Last recorded19,062 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 HOV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 18,528 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 18,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,890 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 15,890 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 8,464 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 6,861 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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P78 HOV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P78 HOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P78 HOV registered?

P78 HOV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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