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R707 VLR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,290 mi
Last recorded55,290 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 VLR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 55,290 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,567 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,897 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,770 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,388 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 39,373 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,693 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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R707 VLR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R707 VLR, 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 R707 VLR registered?

R707 VLR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R707 VLR safe to buy?

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