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R386 KRY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,092 mi
Last recorded46,092 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 KRY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,845 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 43,845 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,827 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 43,827 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,256 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 37,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 34,214 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 32,199 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,300 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 31,151 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,951 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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R386 KRY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R386 KRY, 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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R386 KRY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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