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S169 SEL

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,698 mi
Last recorded67,698 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 SEL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 67,698 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 67,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,387 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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S169 SEL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S169 SEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S169 SEL registered?

S169 SEL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S169 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S169 SEL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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