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R747 DKX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,792 mi
Last recorded35,792 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 DKX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,792 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,835 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,837 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,307 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,518 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 28,493 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,572 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 20,514 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,765 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 14,765 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R747 DKX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R747 DKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R747 DKX registered?

R747 DKX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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