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R165 EVW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,874 mi
Last recorded23,874 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 EVW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,874 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 23,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,193 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 22,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre showing signs of perishing in sipes

Fail 22 Jun 2013 22,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear tyre showing signs of perishing in sipes

Pass 30 Jun 2012 21,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R165 EVW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R165 EVW, 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.

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What year was R165 EVW registered?

R165 EVW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R165 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 EVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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