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P816 PHK

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,303 mi
Last recorded60,303 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 PHK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,625 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Cush drive rubbers worn. (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,625 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Cush drive rubbers worn. (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,664 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jan 2016 57,752 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,521 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,454 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Sep 2012 57,454 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,201 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 57,201 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,648 miles

Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear mudguard insecure

front mud gaurd fixing loose

Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,220 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 46,581 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 46,569 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P816 PHK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P816 PHK, 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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P816 PHK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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