MOT Status
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53,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
machine only to be used during daylight hours and not used at times os seriously reduced vivability
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front brake discs miss matched pair
No lights fitted at time of test
Only used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front brake discs miss matched pair
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
No lights fitted at time of test
Only to be used during daylight hours and not at times of seriously reduced visibility
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 Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
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 Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Light switch broken, but working.
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R856 KGK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R856 KGK, 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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R856 KGK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 October 1997.
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