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R754 LFX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,739 mi
Last recorded20,739 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 LFX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 20,739 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 19,194 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 18,837 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 15,724 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,750 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,638 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 13,638 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,638 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 11,632 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

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

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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R754 LFX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 R754 LFX, 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 R754 LFX registered?

R754 LFX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R754 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 LFX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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