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P914 VGD

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,631 mi
Last recorded24,631 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 VGD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 24,631 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 24,619 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 24,616 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 24,258 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 24,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 24,030 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 23,827 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 23,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,562 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,653 miles

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

front brake slight bind

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,358 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 21,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,377 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2008

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 20,320 miles

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

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

nearside hand grip

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,407 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 19,403 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

screen painted

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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P914 VGD is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P914 VGD, 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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P914 VGD is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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