MOT Status
ValidMileage
56,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
N/S/F floating disc has slight foward to rear freeplay
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P985 KGM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Multi-colour with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P985 KGM, 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 KGM registered?
P985 KGM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 May 1997.
Is P985 KGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P985 KGM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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