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R355 AOR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

28,319 mi
Last recorded28,319 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 AOR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 28,319 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 27,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 27,267 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 27,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 26,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 23,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 21,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 19,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 18,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,965 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 16,965 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 15,431 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,303 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 9,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 8,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 8,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,435 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 6,382 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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R355 AOR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R355 AOR, 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 R355 AOR registered?

R355 AOR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R355 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 AOR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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