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P878 KCF

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,417 mi
Last recorded51,417 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 KCF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,417 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive linkage pivots (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,701 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 45,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 40,341 miles

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

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

rear brake fluid needs changing

Fail 16 Mar 2013 40,341 miles

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

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

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

rear brake fluid needs changing

Fail 31 Jan 2012 33,876 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,682 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 23,608 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,912 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 2,297 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 1,136 miles

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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P878 KCF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P878 KCF, 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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P878 KCF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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