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R294 FHT

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,943 mi
Last recorded46,943 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 FHT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 46,943 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC STARTING TOO WEAR

Pass 29 Dec 2017 46,454 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 44,466 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 34,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,103 miles

Front tyre worn but not excessive

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 28,103 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front tyre worn but not excessive

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,048 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,759 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,294 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R294 FHT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R294 FHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R294 FHT registered?

R294 FHT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R294 FHT safe to buy?

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