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R630 BHU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,233 mi
Last recorded66,233 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 BHU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 66,233 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 65,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,420 miles

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

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

advise + the flash rate is on its maximum of 120 per minute

advise + the front tyre is wearing low

Fail 22 Apr 2014 62,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,813 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle slow to return to rest position.

Fail 29 Aug 2009 56,371 miles

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle slow to return to rest position.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,616 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,570 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 52,570 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,986 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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R630 BHU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R630 BHU, 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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R630 BHU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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