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R414 WBC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,638 mi
Last recorded37,638 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 WBC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,325 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,177 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,177 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,414 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

offside handlebar slightly bent but not affecting handling of bike

Pass 1 May 2007 24,378 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 24,378 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,125 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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R414 WBC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R414 WBC, 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 R414 WBC registered?

R414 WBC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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