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R351 UWF

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,658 mi
Last recorded32,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 UWF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 29,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,470 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 22,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 19,711 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 19,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 17,317 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 16,167 miles

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

Rear Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,167 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 12,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 11,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,340 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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R351 UWF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R351 UWF, 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 R351 UWF registered?

R351 UWF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R351 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 UWF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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