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R49 HMR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,798 mi
Last recorded46,798 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 HMR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,798 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 42,973 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,973 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 40,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear light a bit loose

Fail 23 Oct 2010 40,775 miles

rear light a bit loose

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,387 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,607 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,101 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 14,101 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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R49 HMR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R49 HMR, 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 R49 HMR registered?

R49 HMR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R49 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 HMR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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