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R69 KCU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,846 mi
Last recorded37,846 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 KCU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,846 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 37,846 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch fluid resovoir very low

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,405 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 35,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,114 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,881 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,632 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 30,632 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,641 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 28,361 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 27,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,326 miles

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

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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R69 KCU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R69 KCU, 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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R69 KCU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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