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P172 WWV

1997 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,427 mi
Last recorded49,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 WWV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 49,427 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Indicator spacing at 180mm to final LED. Cannot determine if this cluster is type approved so benefit of doubt afforded. Indicators clearly visible during use.

Rear Very slight play at rear wheel.

Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,039 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 46,267 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 46,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,337 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,868 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 42,762 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,598 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 41,583 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,487 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,615 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,605 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,605 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,600 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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P172 WWV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P172 WWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P172 WWV registered?

P172 WWV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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