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R775 AKO

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,358 mi
Last recorded51,358 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 AKO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,358 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering Front fork legs are fouling on radiator hose before full lock, both left and right (2.1.2a)

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,959 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,801 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 29,061 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,061 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 22,498 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 21,870 miles

The original fairing has been removed

Pass 19 Oct 2005 134,021 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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R775 AKO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange 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 R775 AKO, 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 R775 AKO registered?

R775 AKO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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