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R107 JFE

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,663 mi
Last recorded29,663 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 JFE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 29,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer to header pipes minor exhaust gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake pedal limited reserve travel.

Fail 5 Aug 2024 29,663 miles

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake pedal limited reserve travel.

Pass 27 Jul 2023 29,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,880 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 27,880 miles

Offside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 25,280 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 25,280 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 25,210 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 22,445 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 22,445 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 19,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 17,051 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 15,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 15,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,073 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 13,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 13,267 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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R107 JFE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R107 JFE, 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 R107 JFE registered?

R107 JFE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R107 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 JFE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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