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R386 NGM

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,868 mi
Last recorded24,868 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 NGM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 24,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,329 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 24,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 22,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 20,731 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 20,731 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 May 2013 17,871 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 11,108 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 10,828 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,612 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 9,625 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 8,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,106 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 NGM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NGM, 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 R386 NGM registered?

R386 NGM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R386 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 NGM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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