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R354 JGC

1997 Honda Vtr

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,577 mi
Last recorded17,577 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr30,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 JGC
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,967 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 13,535 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

R/H grip worn through rubber/foam

Fail 3 Jun 2006 12,486 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

cush drive has play in it

front tyre has split in side wall

Pass 25 May 2005 9,711 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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R354 JGC is a 1997 Honda Vtr in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,529 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R354 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R354 JGC registered?

R354 JGC is a 1997 Honda Vtr, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R354 JGC safe to buy?

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