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R134 XWC

1997 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,486 mi
Last recorded47,486 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 XWC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,486 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit very close to the limit..change as soon as is possible (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside left grip may become loose soon

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,239 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2014 39,578 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,578 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,085 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,152 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,602 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 33,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 30,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,535 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 28,210 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,572 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 24,550 miles

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

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

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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R134 XWC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R134 XWC, 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 R134 XWC registered?

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

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