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R678 YFC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,041 mi
Last recorded21,041 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 YFC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 21,041 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 20,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 19,987 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 19,811 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 19,623 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,683 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,110 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 15,041 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear spring incomplete (2.4.A1b(i))

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

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 9,192 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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R678 YFC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R678 YFC, 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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R678 YFC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R678 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 YFC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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