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R611 FOJ

1997 Honda Vtr

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,513 mi
Last recorded46,513 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr30,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 FOJ
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 46,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 43,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 43,416 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,378 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 42,378 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 42,378 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,240 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 40,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 40,128 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 40,118 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,320 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' wheel raised (2.2.1b)

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,654 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,283 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2012 29,554 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 24,293 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,389 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,248 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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R611 FOJ is a 1997 Honda Vtr in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,529 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R611 FOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R611 FOJ is a 1997 Honda Vtr, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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