MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,061 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Chain guard missing ()
Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))
Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
number plate may not be legal
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
number plate may not be legal
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R649 JCU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 R649 JCU, 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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R649 JCU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 September 1997.
Is R649 JCU safe to buy?
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