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P791 SVX

1997 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,716 mi
Last recorded58,716 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 SVX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 85,470 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 85,470 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,270 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 82,270 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,177 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,700 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 77,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 77,215 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,425 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2013 73,425 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 May 2013 72,792 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 70,621 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,067 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 May 2010 64,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2010 64,691 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,057 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,046 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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P791 SVX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P791 SVX, 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 P791 SVX registered?

P791 SVX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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