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R483 TPX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,373 mi
Last recorded59,373 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 TPX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 59,373 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 59,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,379 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 46,297 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 46,298 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,508 miles

gear lever bent

rear brake noisey

Fail 6 Mar 2013 39,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

rear brake noisey

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gear lever bent

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,435 miles

rear cus drive worn

rear drive system noisy

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,057 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

os mirror cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 29,056 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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R483 TPX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R483 TPX, 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 R483 TPX registered?

R483 TPX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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