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R580 TYB

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,421 mi
Last recorded24,421 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 TYB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 24,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 23,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,036 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 22,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,390 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 18,388 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 16,027 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,577 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 10,764 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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R580 TYB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R580 TYB, 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 R580 TYB registered?

R580 TYB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R580 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 TYB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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