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R284 LAM

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,778 mi
Last recorded17,778 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 LAM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 17,778 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 17,639 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 17,288 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 17,086 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 16,866 miles

headlight dip switch sticks sometimes

Pass 17 Nov 2020 16,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 16,102 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 16,099 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,099 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 16,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,056 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,716 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,743 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,430 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 13,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,123 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 9,073 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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R284 LAM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R284 LAM, 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 R284 LAM registered?

R284 LAM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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