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R129 ABA

1997 Honda Vtr

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,731 mi
Last recorded28,731 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr30,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 ABA
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,731 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,614 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,261 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 25,224 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,220 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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R129 ABA is a 1997 Honda Vtr in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R129 ABA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R129 ABA registered?

R129 ABA is a 1997 Honda Vtr, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R129 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 ABA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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