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P956 XWO

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,294 mi
Last recorded42,294 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 XWO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 28,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,443 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 28,405 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 24,093 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,851 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,667 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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P956 XWO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P956 XWO, 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 P956 XWO registered?

P956 XWO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P956 XWO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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