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R939 AMA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,144 mi
Last recorded41,144 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 AMA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,144 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 41,144 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied brake lever is cracked (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,158 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 38,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,578 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 36,578 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,560 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,560 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering Rear hugger insecure (2.1.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,260 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear hugger cracked and loose on nearside

seat side cover screw missing nearside

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,420 miles

both sets of front pads close to limit

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,139 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,714 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
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R939 AMA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R939 AMA, 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 R939 AMA registered?

R939 AMA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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