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P820 SUR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,589 mi
Last recorded39,589 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 SUR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,589 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,050 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 39,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 37,361 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear cracked slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2008 36,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 36,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 1 Jun 2006 35,567 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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 SUR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P820 SUR, 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 P820 SUR registered?

P820 SUR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P820 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 SUR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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