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R204 MJT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,027 mi
Last recorded24,027 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 MJT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 24,027 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 24,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 23,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,064 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 23,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 22,287 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 22,287 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 20,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,606 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 17,259 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 16,914 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust baffles fitted at station (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,836 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,977 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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R204 MJT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R204 MJT, 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 R204 MJT registered?

R204 MJT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R204 MJT safe to buy?

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