MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure top front fork leg clamp bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect very stiff (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open does not return to stop when released (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear no rear footrests fitted at time of test rear seat covered with seat cowl at time of test
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (4.1.3(ii))
Front very little reserve travel in brake lever
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (4.1.3(ii))
Front very little reserve travel in brake lever
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
only 1 of the 2 tail light bulbs work
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
only 1 of the 2 tail light bulbs work
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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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R974 UUX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R974 UUX, 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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R974 UUX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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