MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
exhaust heat sheilds holled and corroded
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
exhaust heat sheilds holled and corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?
Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E697 HTL is a 1988 Honda VT1100 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1988 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 39,182 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E697 HTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VT1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E697 HTL registered?
E697 HTL is a 1988 Honda VT1100, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E697 HTL safe to buy?
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