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R588 YNE

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,417 mi
Last recorded29,417 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 YNE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 29,415 miles

Brake disc contaminated Both front (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated Both sets of front (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Clutch master cylinder hits fairing before lockstop i met (2.1.4 (b))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front 120/70-ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear 180/55ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 26,298 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 26,298 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 24,803 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 21,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,926 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 20,926 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute ALL (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 May 2016 19,721 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 19,721 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 May 2015 18,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 18,060 miles

exhaust markings covered with tape

Fail 17 Mar 2012 18,060 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

exhaust markings covered with tape

Pass 13 Mar 2010 17,872 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,956 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 13,040 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,015 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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R588 YNE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R588 YNE, 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 R588 YNE registered?

R588 YNE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R588 YNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 YNE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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