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P659 TDL

1997 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,046 mi
Last recorded26,046 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 TDL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 26,046 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,045 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 26,042 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,041 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,039 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,028 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,026 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 25,929 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 25,561 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 25,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2013 25,514 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 25,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 24,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 24,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tape is on both rear silencer boxes

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch fluid level low

tape used on exhaust silencers

Fail 7 Apr 2008 24,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch fluid level low

tape used on exhaust silencers

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise tape used on both exhaust silencers, covering small part of silencer

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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P659 TDL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P659 TDL, 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 P659 TDL registered?

P659 TDL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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