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R551 BOT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,359 mi
Last recorded31,359 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 BOT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

indicators flashing at maximum rate .exhaust rear mounts poor condition and worn .small cuts in rear tyre tread and more worn at centre .

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

indicators flashing at maximum rate .exhaust rear mounts poor condition and worn .small cuts in rear tyre tread and more worn at centre .

Pass 8 Jul 2006 27,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

indicators flashing at maximum rate .

small cuts in rear tyre tread ,.

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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R551 BOT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R551 BOT, 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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R551 BOT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R551 BOT shows 3 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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