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R948 AMA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,206 mi
Last recorded18,206 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 AMA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 18,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 17,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 17,537 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 17,529 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 17,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 16,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 16,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,344 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 14,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,009 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,297 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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R948 AMA 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R948 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 R948 AMA registered?

R948 AMA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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