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R73 LJT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,173 mi
Last recorded57,173 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 LJT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 57,173 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 56,684 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Some o-rings missing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 56,032 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive couple of o rings missing. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 55,655 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive o ring missing from link (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 55,469 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 55,469 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,151 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 53,917 miles

center of r/h front disc slightly damaged.front brake hose rubs on coolant pipe on r/h lock.

Fail 15 Feb 2014 53,917 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

center of r/h front disc slightly damaged.front brake hose rubs on coolant pipe on r/h lock.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,525 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,920 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 45,920 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 44,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 41,686 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,476 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,630 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 34,385 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R73 LJT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R73 LJT, 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 R73 LJT registered?

R73 LJT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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