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R361 ULW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,920 mi
Last recorded46,920 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 46,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 46,305 miles

BOTH FRONT FORK DUST SEALS CORRODED

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER NO RETAINING CLIP

Pass 22 May 2021 45,231 miles

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER NO RETAINING CLIP

FORK DUST SEAL CORRODED

Fail 22 May 2021 45,231 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER NO RETAINING CLIP

FORK DUST SEAL CORRODED

Pass 25 May 2019 42,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 40,550 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 40,503 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,937 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,663 miles

None std exhaust fitted

None std indicators fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,634 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear tyre tred slightly scuffed

Pass 31 Aug 2013 37,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,245 miles

slight wear to centre of rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,961 miles

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

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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R361 ULW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R361 ULW, 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 R361 ULW registered?

R361 ULW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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