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R331 VAW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,956 mi
Last recorded24,956 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 VAW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 24,956 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 24,338 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 24,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 24,152 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 24,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,627 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,139 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,193 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,035 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 16,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,652 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 16,652 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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R331 VAW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R331 VAW, 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 R331 VAW registered?

R331 VAW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R331 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 VAW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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