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P819 UTM

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,151 mi
Last recorded58,151 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 UTM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 55,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,642 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 45,592 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fairing screen split

Pass 16 Jul 2011 38,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,336 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 32,336 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 24,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,921 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 21,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 12,433 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 12,433 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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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P819 UTM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P819 UTM, 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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P819 UTM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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