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R812 FMA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,758 mi
Last recorded4,758 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 FMA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 4,758 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 1,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 4,815 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 947 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 39,084 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 May 2013 39,074 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,947 miles

advise both rear tyres on limit

Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,209 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,696 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 31,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 30,768 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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R812 FMA 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R812 FMA, 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 R812 FMA registered?

R812 FMA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R812 FMA safe to buy?

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