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P136 ESO

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,178 mi
Last recorded39,178 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 ESO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,178 miles

Rear sprocket cush rubbers worn and have play

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 37,762 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,428 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 33,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 31,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,116 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 30,091 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,066 miles

front brake pads slight wear in calipers

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,194 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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P136 ESO 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 P136 ESO, 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 P136 ESO registered?

P136 ESO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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