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R197 YNF

1997 Honda Honda

Yellow Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,103 mi
Last recorded21,103 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Honda52,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 YNF
MakeHonda
ModelHonda
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,674 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 19,224 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 18,554 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 18,544 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 17,794 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,369 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,014 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Honda?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 11
position lamp(s) not working 10
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Stop lamp not working 9
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R197 YNF is a 1997 Honda Honda in Yellow with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda Honda models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Honda fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R197 YNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Honda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Honda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R197 YNF registered?

R197 YNF is a 1997 Honda Honda, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R197 YNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 YNF 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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