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P790 XPR

1996 Honda VT1100

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,569 mi
Last recorded39,569 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VT110031,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 XPR
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 39,569 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators flashing more than 120 (4.4.4 (a))

Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively Footbrake clevis lever pin yolk worn (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Advise front tyre stepping

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Advise both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Right hand brake lever pivot slightly tight /

Fail 22 Jul 2025 39,556 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left hand grip loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators flashing more than 120 (4.4.4 (a))

Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively Footbrake clevis lever pin yolk worn (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Advise front tyre stepping

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Advise both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Right hand brake lever pivot slightly tight /

Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,658 miles

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

Nearside Left hand handle bar grip slightly loose

Offside Brake lever pivot slightly tight Right hand brake lever slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 35,994 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 33,559 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 28,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 28,135 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 22,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,722 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 19,868 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,868 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,810 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 14,765 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 10,524 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 5,973 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 5,568 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 5,546 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 5,540 miles

Actual model is VT1100 not VT750DC as stated on form. VT1100 is not on the VTS system

Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,525 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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P790 XPR is a 1996 Honda VT1100 in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 31,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P790 XPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P790 XPR registered?

P790 XPR is a 1996 Honda VT1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P790 XPR safe to buy?

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