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S727 NGW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

29,815 mi
Last recorded29,815 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 NGW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 29,815 miles

Nearside Front FOOT REST BRACKET A BIT BENT

Nearside Rear FOOT REST A BIT HIGH

Offside Rear FOOT REST A BIT HIGH

exhaust bit noisey

Fail 14 Jun 2018 29,815 miles

Nearside Front FOOT REST BRACKET A BIT BENT

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear FOOT REST A BIT HIGH

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear FOOT REST A BIT HIGH

exhaust bit noisey

Pass 18 May 2017 25,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 25,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 22,634 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,585 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,540 miles

Steering head races slightly loose

Fail 5 Sep 2012 22,058 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

from limited view front brake pads getting low

rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,058 miles

from limited view front brake pads getting low

rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,923 miles

Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,954 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2010 16,827 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,014 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine oil level low

Fail 25 Sep 2009 16,001 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,116 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

both front fork seals may soon need attention

Pass 25 Aug 2007 13,246 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 13,246 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,747 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 12,628 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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S727 NGW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S727 NGW, 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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S727 NGW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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