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R963 AMA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,713 mi
Last recorded15,713 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 AMA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,020 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 15,015 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,654 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 14,654 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front Gradient brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.D1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 14,240 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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R963 AMA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R963 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R963 AMA?

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What year was R963 AMA registered?

R963 AMA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R963 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 AMA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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