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R496 AKV

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,482 mi
Last recorded36,482 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 AKV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,482 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 36,482 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,177 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,994 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 34,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,440 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 32,440 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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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R496 AKV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R496 AKV, 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 R496 AKV registered?

R496 AKV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R496 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 AKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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