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P969 FPM

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,864 mi
Last recorded40,864 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 FPM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,574 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,358 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,142 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,445 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 27,188 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 22,953 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 22,676 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 8 May 2006 18,489 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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P969 FPM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P969 FPM, 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 P969 FPM registered?

P969 FPM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P969 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 FPM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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