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R476 HGJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,402 mi
Last recorded35,402 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 HGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,402 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014
Pass 6 Jul 2013 34,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,947 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 32,947 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 32,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009
Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,692 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 62,164 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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R476 HGJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R476 HGJ, 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 R476 HGJ registered?

R476 HGJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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