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R473 ABK

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,694 mi
Last recorded31,694 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 ABK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 31,694 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 31,674 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,385 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 24,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,126 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 21,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear number plate

aftermarket exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,539 miles

Rear number plate

aftermarket exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,923 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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R473 ABK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R473 ABK, 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 R473 ABK registered?

R473 ABK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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