MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
front tyre cracked
throttle sticks and doesn't always return to idle
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
front tyre cracked
throttle sticks and doesn't always return to idle
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
rear tyre tread low.
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Nail in rear tyre
rear tyre tread low.
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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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R297 FGR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 R297 FGR, 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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R297 FGR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R297 FGR safe to buy?
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