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R501 YVG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,986 mi
Last recorded32,986 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 YVG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,986 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 32,986 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2013 28,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 25,662 miles

front tyre getting close to limit in centre of tyre

rear tyre getting close to limit in centre

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,588 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,960 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 22,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,581 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 20,559 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 17,120 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 17,120 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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R501 YVG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R501 YVG, 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 R501 YVG registered?

R501 YVG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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