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R204 UCR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,692 mi
Last recorded62,692 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 UCR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,391 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,003 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,193 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,193 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,661 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 33,661 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,906 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,119 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 10,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 10,241 miles

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

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 UCR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

R204 UCR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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