MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R978 EHU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 R978 EHU, 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 R978 EHU registered?
R978 EHU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 25 October 1997.
Is R978 EHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R978 EHU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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