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R226 LJT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 LJT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 19 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 29 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,887 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,937 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,031 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 54,192 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,138 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

rear no plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,138 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

rear no plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,100 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,602 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

nail in rear tyre.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 40,602 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

nail in rear tyre.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,340 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,944 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,944 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,215 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,215 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,966 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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R226 LJT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R226 LJT, 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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R226 LJT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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