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R116 NHY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,356 mi
Last recorded35,356 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 NHY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,356 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 34,199 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,787 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,626 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 30,626 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 30,626 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,170 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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R116 NHY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R116 NHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R116 NHY registered?

R116 NHY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R116 NHY safe to buy?

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