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R526 YJA

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 YJA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 89,179 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 82,203 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,225 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,213 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Oct 2012 64,213 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,633 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,633 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 42,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 28,356 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,393 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 13,136 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 13,136 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R526 YJA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R526 YJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R526 YJA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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