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R803 RSP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,313 mi
Last recorded27,313 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 RSP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 27,313 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 27,276 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,232 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 27,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,107 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 27,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,527 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 26,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 26,518 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 26,518 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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R803 RSP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R803 RSP, 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 R803 RSP registered?

R803 RSP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R803 RSP safe to buy?

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