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R355 CBD

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,148 mi
Last recorded23,148 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 CBD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 23,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 19,791 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Clutch system hydraulic hose poorly routed and chaffing on neaside radiator

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,864 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,608 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 13,602 miles

Rear 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)

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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R355 CBD is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R355 CBD, 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 R355 CBD registered?

R355 CBD is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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