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R993 VVU

1997 Honda Vtr

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,082 mi
Last recorded43,082 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr30,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 VVU
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 43,082 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 May 2013 43,082 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 40,610 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,400 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 40,400 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,097 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,878 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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R993 VVU is a 1997 Honda Vtr in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,529 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R993 VVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R993 VVU registered?

R993 VVU is a 1997 Honda Vtr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R993 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 VVU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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