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R45 LGP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,908 mi
Last recorded66,908 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 LGP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2016 66,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Inner Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Outer Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front brake pads could be contaminated

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering cables (2.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

front brake upper, outer brake hose needs to be re-routed

Fail 14 Mar 2016 66,887 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 65,825 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front n/s + o/s disc's , disc bolts incorrect type

rear number plate size could be an issue

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front n/s + o/s disc's , disc bolts incorrect type

rear number plate size could be an issue

Pass 17 Aug 2013 60,101 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 60,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,712 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 55,712 miles

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,194 miles

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

Rear shock has slightly stiff movement. Exhaust just touching swinging arm

Fail 3 Aug 2011 50,194 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear shock has slightly stiff movement. Exhaust just touching swinging arm

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,260 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,252 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,472 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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R45 LGP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R45 LGP, 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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R45 LGP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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