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R32 FWY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,547 mi
Last recorded2,547 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 FWY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 2,547 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced obscured by bikini fairing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached loose (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail trapped by steering stop on full lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake fluid reservoir insecure

engine management lamp illuminated

engine oil warning lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Sep 2018 1,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Aug 2017 178 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,116 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

aftermarket exhaust/corrosion/throttle grip

Fail 11 Jun 2016 58,116 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

aftermarket exhaust/corrosion/throttle grip

Pass 12 May 2015 58,148 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 12 May 2015 58,148 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,138 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 57,046 miles

Front tyre tread perished.

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

Small crack offside footpeg bracket.

Fail 27 May 2013 57,027 miles

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

Front tyre tread perished.

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

Small crack offside footpeg bracket.

Pass 7 May 2012 55,125 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011
Fail 20 Apr 2011 53,474 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,520 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,616 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 45,555 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,031 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 37,028 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R32 FWY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R32 FWY, 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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R32 FWY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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