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R769 GNJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,146 mi
Last recorded67,146 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 GNJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,146 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 67,110 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear switch fault (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,145 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

slight exhaust blow from temp repair

Fail 26 Oct 2021 65,135 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,633 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 62,622 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working Switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,654 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,489 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 54,662 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,662 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,685 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,163 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 51,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,569 miles

Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 49,567 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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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R769 GNJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R769 GNJ, 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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R769 GNJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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