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R107 YAN

1997 Honda VTR1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

31,623 mi
Last recorded31,623 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 YAN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 31,623 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 31,623 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,283 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

headlight mask fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 31,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

headlight mask fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 31,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 30,889 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,570 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 30,570 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,337 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,337 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 29,460 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2005 29,460 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R107 YAN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R107 YAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R107 YAN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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