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P956 LSJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,913 mi
Last recorded37,913 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 LSJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front disc"s reuire replacement for 2014 they will not pass

os, front foot peg cracked on web but still secure, requires repair

Fail 19 May 2012 33,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 May 2012 33,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,491 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 31,491 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,863 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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P956 LSJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P956 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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P956 LSJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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