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R418 SCH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,251 mi
Last recorded37,251 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 SCH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 37,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting at base of valve. May fail. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Front Front mudguard rubbing on tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2025 36,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 35,740 miles

Front tyre worn in centre

Pass 20 May 2022 35,710 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 35,363 miles

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

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

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

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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R418 SCH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R418 SCH, 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 R418 SCH registered?

R418 SCH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R418 SCH safe to buy?

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