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R890 GSC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,283 mi
Last recorded57,283 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 GSC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 57,283 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 57,283 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 53,435 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 50,303 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 50,303 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 47,368 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 24 May 2013 47,368 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,635 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,457 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 41,457 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,459 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 36,420 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 29,621 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 29,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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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R890 GSC 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 64.7%.

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 R890 GSC, 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 R890 GSC registered?

R890 GSC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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