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R783 COE

1997 Honda Transalp

Beige Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Transalp26,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 COE
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 3 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,184 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,377 miles

All brake discs worn

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Sep 2016 26,377 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

All brake discs worn

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

steering slightly affected by fouling the screen

Fail 7 Jul 2015 21,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

steering slightly affected by fouling the screen

Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 12,014 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 20 May 2013 11,854 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2012 248 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 50,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,460 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,264 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?

Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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R783 COE is a 1997 Honda Transalp in Beige with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 26,377 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 Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R783 COE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Transalp typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Transalp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R783 COE registered?

R783 COE is a 1997 Honda Transalp, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R783 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 COE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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