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P169 NWG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,941 mi
Last recorded28,941 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 NWG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,292 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Aug 2013 25,292 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2012 23,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,800 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 19,800 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,016 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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P169 NWG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P169 NWG, 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 P169 NWG registered?

P169 NWG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P169 NWG safe to buy?

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