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P938 RPW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,573 mi
Last recorded38,573 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 RPW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 38,573 miles

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

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

Rear movement in swinging arm bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2015 37,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 35,700 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,700 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,758 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 31,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,308 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,222 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,410 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,410 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,255 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 17,255 miles

Inner Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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P938 RPW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 P938 RPW, 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 P938 RPW registered?

P938 RPW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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