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P240 NLC

1997 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi
4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 29 Aug 2013

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no indicator tell tale ,lamps can be seen from seat

Fail 29 Aug 2013

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

no indicator tell tale ,lamps can be seen from seat

Pass 10 Aug 2012 444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 216 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 216 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 May 2010 15 miles

Baffles fitted to exhausts.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

No tell tail fitted for indicators (can be seen from riding position)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008

no speedo fitted to this motorcycle.

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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P240 NLC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red 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 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 P240 NLC, 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 P240 NLC registered?

P240 NLC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P240 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 NLC shows 9 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.

Does P240 NLC have outstanding finance?

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