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R391 NJH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,327 mi
Last recorded44,327 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 NJH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 44,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 44,301 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

gear lever loose

Pass 13 May 2023 44,254 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 44,254 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 44,254 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (Fork) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,066 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 44,066 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 42,785 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 42,579 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre centre worn uneven (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,763 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 36,737 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 May 2014 35,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 28,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,629 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,371 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 24,371 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 14,773 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 13,900 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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R391 NJH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R391 NJH, 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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R391 NJH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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