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P952 LSJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,571 mi
Last recorded30,571 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 LSJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 30,571 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 30,569 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 30,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bearing in swingarm, also rear bearing in lower link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 30,565 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 29,365 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 26,918 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 26,165 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 26,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 25,192 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,351 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 23,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,950 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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P952 LSJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P952 LSJ, 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 P952 LSJ registered?

P952 LSJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P952 LSJ safe to buy?

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