MOT Status
ValidMileage
48,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy may not be standard (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R488 TAU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R488 TAU, 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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How do I check the history of R488 TAU?
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What year was R488 TAU registered?
R488 TAU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R488 TAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 TAU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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