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P978 TGT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,637 mi
Last recorded30,637 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 TGT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 30,637 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 30,637 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,203 miles

None std exhaust fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,582 miles

None std exhausts fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,557 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,557 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 27,838 miles

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,048 miles

Bulb not working in rear position lamp

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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P978 TGT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P978 TGT, 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 P978 TGT registered?

P978 TGT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P978 TGT safe to buy?

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