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R649 JCU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

8,061 mi
Last recorded8,061 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 JCU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 8,061 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 8,061 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 7,130 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 7,130 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 6,290 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 6,290 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 6,253 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 6,232 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 5,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 4,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,148 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 49,148 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 47,294 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 47,294 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2010 45,865 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,824 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,678 miles

number plate may not be legal

Fail 3 Mar 2009 36,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,672 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 22,841 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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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.

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