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R995 GYJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,457 mi
Last recorded33,457 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 GYJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 33,457 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 33,358 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on upper fork stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,929 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 31,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 29,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,961 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 25,785 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,863 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,081 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,585 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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R995 GYJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R995 GYJ, 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 R995 GYJ registered?

R995 GYJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R995 GYJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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