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R996 JGH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

36,392 mi
Last recorded36,392 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 JGH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 36,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,161 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,568 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,868 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,265 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 34,265 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute All (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,963 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,649 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 33,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,165 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,273 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 31,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,985 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 30,363 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,581 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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R996 JGH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R996 JGH, 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 R996 JGH registered?

R996 JGH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R996 JGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 JGH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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