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R27 MSA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,753 mi
Last recorded45,753 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 MSA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,753 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 45,753 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,523 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,707 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 30,413 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

non standard indicators fitted

Pass 9 May 2009 29,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 275,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 27,325 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 25,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,286 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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R27 MSA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R27 MSA, 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 R27 MSA registered?

R27 MSA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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