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R142 TNN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,659 mi
Last recorded38,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 TNN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 38,659 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 37,283 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 37,283 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear linkage to swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 36,521 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 36,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 35,887 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,195 miles

non standard exhausts

Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,110 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 32,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,509 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,740 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,082 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 18,079 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 17,118 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,838 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 16,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 15,986 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 14,458 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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R142 TNN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R142 TNN, 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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R142 TNN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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