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R296 YKM

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,210 mi
Last recorded29,210 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 YKM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 29,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 29,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,202 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 29,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,193 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 29,190 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 29,190 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies wires loose (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 28,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,588 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,309 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,801 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 18,944 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,884 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 YKM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKM, 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 R296 YKM registered?

R296 YKM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R296 YKM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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