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R744 MRX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,140 mi
Last recorded69,140 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 MRX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 68,277 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front small weep of brake fluid

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 64,961 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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 27 Feb 2015 44,167 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 41,971 miles

Front and rear brake pads on wear limit

Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,717 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 35,699 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,258 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,745 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,398 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,426 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 30,425 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 24,521 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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R744 MRX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 R744 MRX, 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 R744 MRX registered?

R744 MRX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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