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R459 RRA

1997 Honda VT1100

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,284 mi
Last recorded20,284 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda VT110020,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 RRA
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2012 20,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 20,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,190 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,808 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 17,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 17,582 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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R459 RRA is a 1997 Honda VT1100 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 20,655 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R459 RRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of R459 RRA?

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What year was R459 RRA registered?

R459 RRA is a 1997 Honda VT1100, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R459 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 RRA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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