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R457 RRA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,107 mi
Last recorded48,107 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 RRA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,107 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

nearside rear pillion footrest mounting starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,778 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 40,727 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,725 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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R457 RRA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R457 RRA, 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 R457 RRA registered?

R457 RRA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R457 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 RRA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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