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R908 RAU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,121 mi
Last recorded47,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 RAU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 47,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,728 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 46,689 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,136 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 43,122 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,925 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,143 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,037 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 37,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,320 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 28,246 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 9,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,760 miles

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

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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R908 RAU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R908 RAU, 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 R908 RAU registered?

R908 RAU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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