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R51 YAN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,003 mi
Last recorded51,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 YAN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,003 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 51,003 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear tyre has a plug in it.

Rear tyre low pressure.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,384 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 49,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,008 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 49,007 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre flat

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,086 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 48,044 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,138 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,993 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 32,022 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 31,899 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,076 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,046 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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R51 YAN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R51 YAN, 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 R51 YAN registered?

R51 YAN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R51 YAN safe to buy?

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