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P79 VGC

1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,246 mi
Last recorded26,246 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 26,246 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 26,246 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,448 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 25,423 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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P79 VGC is a 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 20,864 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 Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P79 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P79 VGC registered?

P79 VGC is a 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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