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P951 PFL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,748 mi
Last recorded44,748 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 PFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,748 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 44,748 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,706 miles

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

Front oil cooler pipes corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

direction indicators small

Fail 11 Sep 2015 41,706 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front oil cooler pipes corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

direction indicators small

Pass 27 Sep 2014 12 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 40,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 39,270 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 39,268 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,190 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 34,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Machine is fitted with anodised brake hose fittings which can be significantly weakened by corrosion.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P951 PFL 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 P951 PFL, 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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P951 PFL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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