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H18 VTR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,740 mi
Last recorded20,740 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 20,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,733 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,543 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 17,315 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 14,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 12,950 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 12,937 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 11,968 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 May 2008 11,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 11,481 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 11,471 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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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H18 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H18 VTR, 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 H18 VTR registered?

H18 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is H18 VTR safe to buy?

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