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R886 GSC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,720 mi
Last recorded48,720 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 GSC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 48,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,809 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,336 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 39,336 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 32,936 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 32,936 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,782 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R886 GSC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R886 GSC, 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 R886 GSC registered?

R886 GSC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R886 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 GSC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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