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R134 ABA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,708 mi
Last recorded32,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 ABA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 32,708 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 31,364 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,021 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 30,021 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 29,718 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 28,904 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 27,210 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 27,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,732 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,351 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 25,351 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 22,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,328 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 20,624 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 20,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,132 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

front wheel bearings may be rough could be pads

Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,371 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 13,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,169 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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R134 ABA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R134 ABA, 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 R134 ABA registered?

R134 ABA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R134 ABA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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