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R679 HFT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,280 mi
Last recorded20,280 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 HFT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 20,280 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 20,280 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 19,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 17,381 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R679 HFT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R679 HFT, 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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What year was R679 HFT registered?

R679 HFT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R679 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R679 HFT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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