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P79 AFH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,762 mi
Last recorded20,762 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 AFH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,762 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,141 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 20,141 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,896 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,699 miles

after market pipes fitted

rear pads close to limit

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,162 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 16,162 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 15,040 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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P79 AFH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F 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 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 P79 AFH, 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 P79 AFH registered?

P79 AFH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P79 AFH safe to buy?

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