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R264 WJN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,814 mi
Last recorded59,814 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 WJN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 59,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 59,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 58,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 57,447 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 55,387 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,820 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 51,820 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,153 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,298 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,956 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 25,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 25,439 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 24,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 24,991 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,667 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 23,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 22,279 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 22,279 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R264 WJN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R264 WJN, 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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R264 WJN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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