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R387 NCH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,627 mi
Last recorded71,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 NCH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,627 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 60,817 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,907 miles

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,532 miles

Exhaust slightly lose

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front brake lever has long travel

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 32,508 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly lose

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front brake lever has long travel

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,436 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Right hand exhaust slightly lose fitting

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,704 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 22,662 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,518 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 21,510 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 17,317 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,009 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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R387 NCH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R387 NCH, 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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R387 NCH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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