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R901 EFA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,776 mi
Last recorded48,776 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 EFA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 48,759 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close together need to be 240mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced head lamp dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 47,801 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 47,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 45,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 43,052 miles

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

Rear brake pads low.

Slight bind in front and rear brakes when wheel spun by hand, roller brake test detected no binding.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,908 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight bind in front brakes when turned by hand.

Slight notch in steering bearings.

Pass 26 May 2016 42,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Some wear in steering bearings

Fail 18 May 2016 42,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Lower rear suspension link (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Rear shock upper bush/bearing. (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Some wear in steering bearings

Pass 15 May 2015 38,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 34,081 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,478 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 29,058 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R901 EFA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R901 EFA, 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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R901 EFA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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