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V397 JCA

2000 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,611 mi
Last recorded17,611 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR1000 F20,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 JCA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 17,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2015 17,554 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,186 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 17,186 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,170 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 17,170 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,065 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear reg plate no postcode been fitted from new

Pass 2 Jul 2011 16,654 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 15,952 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 May 2009 15,666 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 15,666 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,329 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,317 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 15,125 miles

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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V397 JCA is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 20,297 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 V397 JCA, 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 26 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 V397 JCA registered?

V397 JCA is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V397 JCA safe to buy?

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