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R404 BNB

1997 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,183 mi
Last recorded111,183 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 BNB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 111,183 miles

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

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap ineffective Unable to open cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up to right side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 102,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,798 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 101,798 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,987 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,908 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,804 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 96,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 88,154 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 85,243 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 79,969 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 74,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,726 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 58,571 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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R404 BNB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R404 BNB, 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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What year was R404 BNB registered?

R404 BNB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R404 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 BNB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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