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R905 EFA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,037 mi
Last recorded62,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 EFA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 62,037 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 58,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2018 58,374 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,365 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 54,365 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 51,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,500 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,919 miles

rear cush drive rubbers slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2013 41,909 miles

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

rear cush drive rubbers slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2011 38,927 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

rear fairing loose but sercure

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,927 miles

rear fairing loose but sercure

Pass 30 Oct 2010 36,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,539 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 34,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,320 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,444 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 27,444 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

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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R905 EFA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R905 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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What year was R905 EFA registered?

R905 EFA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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