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R396 YKL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,874 mi
Last recorded9,874 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 YKL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2019 9,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 30,972 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 7,156 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016
Pass 16 May 2015 22,535 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

rear drive bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,764 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,243 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,862 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,640 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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R396 YKL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R396 YKL, 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 R396 YKL registered?

R396 YKL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R396 YKL safe to buy?

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