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R186 DRP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,015 mi
Last recorded33,015 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 DRP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,015 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,993 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

gear lever modified (replaced with bolt )

Fail 5 Mar 2020 32,993 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

gear lever modified (replaced with bolt )

Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,330 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,542 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 31,542 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,152 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 28,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,631 miles

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

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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R186 DRP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R186 DRP, 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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R186 DRP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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