MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
little res. travel on brake lever
slight bind front wheel
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R940 FHW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R940 FHW, 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 R940 FHW registered?
R940 FHW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 December 1997.
Is R940 FHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R940 FHW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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