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R54 LHT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,628 mi
Last recorded55,628 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 LHT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 55,628 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,224 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,484 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,858 miles

Front brake discs NOT a matched pair,N/S disc is wavy type.O/S disc is standard type.NO EFFECT ON BRAKE TEST.

Pass 26 May 2010 44,662 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

odd brake discs on front could cause breaking imbalance.

Pass 8 May 2009 39,572 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 39,572 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 35,129 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,745 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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R54 LHT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R54 LHT, 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 R54 LHT registered?

R54 LHT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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