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R511 YAV

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,344 mi
Last recorded34,344 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 YAV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 34,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,836 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,470 miles

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,465 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 30,465 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 30,139 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,139 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 29,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,832 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,894 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,378 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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R511 YAV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R511 YAV, 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 R511 YAV registered?

R511 YAV is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R511 YAV safe to buy?

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