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R922 EFA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

39,665 mi
Last recorded39,665 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 EFA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,665 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 39,662 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,057 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

light switch incomplete but still working

Fail 8 Oct 2014 39,057 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

light switch incomplete but still working

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 33,576 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,623 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 31,617 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,437 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 31,431 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2008 27,654 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2008 27,654 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,958 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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R922 EFA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R922 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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R922 EFA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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