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R744 UAG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,755 mi
Last recorded20,755 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 UAG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,755 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 19,302 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,940 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 13,932 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,911 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,741 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 UAG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R744 UAG, 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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R744 UAG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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