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R991 VVU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,736 mi
Last recorded27,736 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 VVU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 27,736 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 26,335 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 23,053 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 23,053 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 21,059 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,796 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 20,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 20,504 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,783 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 19,783 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,594 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 18,581 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 18,581 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,643 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 13,643 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,220 miles

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.

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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R991 VVU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R991 VVU, 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 R991 VVU registered?

R991 VVU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R991 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 VVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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