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J90 VTR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,062 mi
Last recorded39,062 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,062 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 39,059 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,854 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front HEADLAMP FLICKERS SLIGHTLY

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 38,845 miles

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

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,118 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion BOTH SIDES (2.3.3)

Front SLIGHT BIND ON BRAKE

Rear CHAIN NOTCHEY

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,959 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 36,952 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,103 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 33,808 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 32,180 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 32,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 31,177 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 31,177 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 30,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,005 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 29,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2007 28,104 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,011 miles

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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J90 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J90 VTR, 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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J90 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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