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R880 LJU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,937 mi
Last recorded82,937 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 LJU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 82,937 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 82,379 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned also wired wrong way round and flashing opposite (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,237 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 79,237 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 76,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 76,161 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable tyre fitted wrong way around front (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,058 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,854 miles

Front tape on h/l r/h kick

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,949 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,470 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2011 61,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 61,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,065 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 56,401 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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R880 LJU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R880 LJU, 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 R880 LJU registered?

R880 LJU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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