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R501 MNN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,379 mi
Last recorded55,379 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 MNN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,379 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 55,379 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 28 May 2013 55,245 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 55,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 54,744 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,744 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 52,412 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 52,412 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 52,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 48,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,400 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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R501 MNN 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 R501 MNN, 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 R501 MNN registered?

R501 MNN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R501 MNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 MNN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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