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ABZ 2261

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,162 mi
Last recorded2,162 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 2261
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2010 2,162 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 1,460 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 1,458 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 1,249 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 1,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 84 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 80 miles

alloy banjo bolt fitted to rear brake caliper not advisable for road use

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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ABZ 2261 is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABZ 2261, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABZ 2261 registered?

ABZ 2261 is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is ABZ 2261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 2261 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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