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R270 XJN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,811 mi
Last recorded49,811 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 XJN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 49,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 49,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

bellypan insecure off side lower

Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,694 miles

front brake slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,811 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,786 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 37,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 May 2012 37,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 May 2011 37,394 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 36,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 19 May 2010 36,237 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 May 2009 29,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,911 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 28,911 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2007 28,088 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 27,222 miles

steering headrace bearings slightly tight

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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R270 XJN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R270 XJN, 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 R270 XJN registered?

R270 XJN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R270 XJN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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