MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Exhaust Mounting Bolt Missing, But Exhaust Still Secure
Offside Exhaust Mounting Bolt Missing, But Exhaust Still Secure
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Chain guard missing
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)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
riders nearside footrest slightly worn on pivot joint
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Chain guard missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
riders nearside footrest slightly worn on pivot joint
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
high/dip beam switch sticks a little
riders nearside footrest has slight play in pivot/s
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
high/dip beam switch sticks a little
riders nearside footrest has slight play in pivot/s
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
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R981 YOR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 R981 YOR, 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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R981 YOR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 25 September 1997.
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