MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Fairing fowling exhaust
Some binding to rear brake
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Fairing fowling exhaust
Some binding to rear brake
Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)
Offside Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
only one rear bulb working
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?
Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P879 SEV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P879 SEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P879 SEV registered?
P879 SEV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 26 June 1997.
Is P879 SEV safe to buy?
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