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R398 TLK

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,377 mi
Last recorded34,377 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 TLK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 34,377 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 30,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 30,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 30,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 27,933 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,026 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 22,154 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,946 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 21,946 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,845 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,713 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,237 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

non standard exhausts fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,874 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 19,048 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 18,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,753 miles

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

front brake pads low

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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R398 TLK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R398 TLK, 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 R398 TLK registered?

R398 TLK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R398 TLK safe to buy?

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