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R790 LDA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 LDA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all four indicators discoloured

Pass 13 Aug 2021

all four indicators discoloured.

Fail 6 Aug 2021

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all four indicators discoloured.

Pass 16 Feb 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

all four indicators discoloured

Pass 17 Feb 2017

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014
Pass 28 Mar 2013
Pass 31 Mar 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

all four indicators discoloured

number plate deteriorated,recommend further investigation.

Pass 27 Mar 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate showing signs of wear

o/s/f and both rear indicators discoloured

Pass 19 Mar 2008

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2007

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front fairing not fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2007

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front fairing not fitted

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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R790 LDA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R790 LDA, 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 R790 LDA registered?

R790 LDA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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