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R779 OEF

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,458 mi
Last recorded20,458 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 OEF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,458 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. rear downpipe clamp broken and underneath clamp broken (7.1.1.c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated coller (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. clamp missing (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front banjo bolt has two washers on top

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

fuel tank slightly loose

Fail 17 Feb 2017 20,447 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. n/s and o/s (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on o/s lock (6.2.1f)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. rear downpipe clamp broken and underneath clamp broken (7.1.1.c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated coller (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. clamp missing (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front banjo bolt has two washers on top

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

fuel tank slightly loose

Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,029 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 18,633 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear number plate does not comply with police standards

Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,633 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear number plate does not comply with police standards

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,132 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear number plate does not conform to police standards

Fail 7 Oct 2011 16,065 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear number plate does not conform to police standards

Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,574 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear no plate illegal in police standards

Fail 5 Oct 2010 14,574 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rear no plate illegal in police standards

Pass 21 May 2009 13,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 10,079 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

registration plate slightly undersized

Pass 29 May 2006 9,452 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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R779 OEF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R779 OEF, 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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R779 OEF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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