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R143 TNN

1997 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 TNN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 114,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 111,886 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 111,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 106,987 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 106,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,639 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

nearside silencer slightly loose

offside grip slightly loose

rear exhaust clamp corroded

starter motor cable corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 102,639 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

nearside silencer slightly loose

offside grip slightly loose

rear exhaust clamp corroded

starter motor cable corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,724 miles

front wheel bearing very slight roughness

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,774 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

lhd headlamp -kick masked out

Pass 27 Dec 2007 88,755 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 88,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,505 miles

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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R143 TNN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R143 TNN, 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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R143 TNN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R143 TNN safe to buy?

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