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P189 VUY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,911 mi
Last recorded22,911 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 VUY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 22,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 21,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 19,637 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 19,633 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,021 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 18,021 miles

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

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

rear number plate is not legal size

Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,693 miles

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

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

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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P189 VUY 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 P189 VUY, 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 P189 VUY registered?

P189 VUY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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