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R43 GBV

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,796 mi
Last recorded51,796 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 GBV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 51,796 miles

Shock tube fitted so cannot check is shock is leaking

Pass 9 May 2013 46,949 miles

Cannot Check Rear Shock For Condition or Leaks Due to a Shock Sock fitted

Fail 8 May 2013 46,928 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 42,031 miles

rear suspension slightly stiff.

Fail 8 May 2012 41,913 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 37,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

both front footrest springs broken

l/h light switch loose

Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,951 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2009 33,382 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 33,382 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2008 30,675 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 30,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,507 miles

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.

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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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.

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