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R952 CUH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,059 mi
Last recorded36,059 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 CUH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,059 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,459 miles

1 of 2 stop lamp bulbs not working

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 38,459 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

1 of 2 stop lamp bulbs not working

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 36,980 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 May 2013 36,980 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 35,820 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front brake disks rotation wrong way round

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,454 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

main starter motor lead deteriorating

oil filter corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,938 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,488 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 20,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,756 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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R952 CUH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R952 CUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R952 CUH registered?

R952 CUH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R952 CUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 CUH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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