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R388 UWF

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,408 mi
Last recorded61,408 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 UWF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 61,408 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 60,355 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 59,470 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 58,343 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 58,318 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,193 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK ON JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 55,180 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,731 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 41,901 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 38,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 34,525 miles

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,953 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 32,953 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,210 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 31,210 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,146 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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R388 UWF 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 86.4%.

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 R388 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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R388 UWF is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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