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P985 FDY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,239 mi
Last recorded73,239 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 FDY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,239 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,606 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,945 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 66,333 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 66,333 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 62,524 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,000 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 54,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 51,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 51,170 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 49,085 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 46,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 43,906 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P985 FDY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P985 FDY, 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 P985 FDY registered?

P985 FDY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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