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R127 TLX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,178 mi
Last recorded19,178 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 TLX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 19,178 miles

Rear Number plate slightly loose

Pass 7 Jun 2025 18,870 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 18,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 17,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 1,121 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened slight pitting on chrome (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 1,121 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Chain guard missing

Pass 1 May 2015 37 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear indicators

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,722 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 24,722 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 18,304 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,304 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 12,290 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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R127 TLX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R127 TLX, 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 R127 TLX registered?

R127 TLX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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