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P820 MWB

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,525 mi
Last recorded14,525 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 MWB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 14,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 14,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 13,113 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 13,107 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 12,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 12,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2014 11,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 11,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 11,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 9,928 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 9,928 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)

Pass 16 May 2008 8,951 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 6,646 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 5,327 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P820 MWB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P820 MWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P820 MWB?

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What year was P820 MWB registered?

P820 MWB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P820 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 MWB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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