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L88 VTR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,784 mi
Last recorded49,784 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,784 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm to link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small (0.1 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm to link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 48,564 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 47,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,473 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 47,436 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,159 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 47,159 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,066 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,589 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake hose tight with weight off front wheel

Fail 5 Apr 2018 40,589 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake hose tight with weight off front wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,246 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,277 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,589 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,477 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,444 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,725 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 20,725 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,385 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 20,322 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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L88 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L88 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 L88 VTR registered?

L88 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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