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R296 MJH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,012 mi
Last recorded36,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 MJH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 36,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 34,317 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 30,289 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

throttle slightly sticking at full lock right

Fail 18 Nov 2020 28,570 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

throttle slightly sticking at full lock right

Pass 23 Nov 2019 26,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 23,922 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,985 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 21,985 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,887 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 21,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,069 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 21,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,529 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 19,481 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,942 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,307 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 16,496 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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R296 MJH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R296 MJH, 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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R296 MJH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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