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R601 KUB

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,929 mi
Last recorded46,929 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 KUB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2011 46,929 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,377 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 40,751 miles

Chain guard missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,751 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 38,053 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim corrected with tape

Offside fairing damaged , not flapping

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,399 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R601 KUB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R601 KUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R601 KUB registered?

R601 KUB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R601 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 KUB shows 6 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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