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R96 OJT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,278 mi
Last recorded39,278 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 OJT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 39,278 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 39,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 38,559 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,879 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 37,151 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 36,737 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 36,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 36,180 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in rear tyre.

Fail 12 May 2016 36,180 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in rear tyre.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,107 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,107 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,038 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2013 34,035 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,556 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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R96 OJT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R96 OJT, 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 R96 OJT registered?

R96 OJT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R96 OJT safe to buy?

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