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R690 ESX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,765 mi
Last recorded33,765 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 ESX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 33,765 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Notchiness and tight spots (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brake binding too much to carry out test (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major leak blowing onto shock absorber, clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear switch does not operate lamp (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,519 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,479 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 29,242 miles

Gear change lever worn.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Single seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 28,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,161 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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R690 ESX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R690 ESX, 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 R690 ESX registered?

R690 ESX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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