MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock tube fitted so cannot check is shock is leaking
Cannot Check Rear Shock For Condition or Leaks Due to a Shock Sock fitted
Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Cannot Check Rear Shock For Condition or Leaks Due to a Shock Sock fitted
rear suspension slightly stiff.
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
both front footrest springs broken
l/h light switch loose
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
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 a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
THROTTLE STICKING
VERY LITTLE CLUTCH FLUID IN CYLINDER
front brake binding slightly but not sticking on
throttle springing back slowly
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R43 GBV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R43 GBV, 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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R43 GBV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R43 GBV safe to buy?
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