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R397 OCH

1997 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,143 mi
Last recorded44,143 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 OCH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,143 miles

Nearside Front HORN BUTTON CATCHES TANK

Pass 20 Feb 2024 44,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,093 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

HORN ACTIVATED ON FULLL STEERING LOCK TO NEARSIDE

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 44,093 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Nail in tyre ()

HORN ACTIVATED ON FULLL STEERING LOCK TO NEARSIDE

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,903 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,195 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,018 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 37,559 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,179 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,521 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 36,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,247 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 34,247 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 May 2010 33,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 24,764 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 20,441 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 20,441 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R397 OCH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R397 OCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R397 OCH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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