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P949 WKG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,788 mi
Last recorded29,788 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 WKG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 29,421 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 29,421 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 29,403 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 29,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 28,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,022 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 26,835 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

clutch pipe could possibley chafe

exhaust non standard

no mudguards fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2014 26,833 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

clutch pipe could possibley chafe

exhaust non standard

no mudguards fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,354 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 32,634 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,938 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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P949 WKG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P949 WKG, 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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P949 WKG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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