MOT Status
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18,670 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
frount brake binding slightly
leeking oil
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
leeking oil
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front brakes binding slightly
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R231 XAL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R231 XAL, 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 R231 XAL registered?
R231 XAL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R231 XAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R231 XAL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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