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R472 SJH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,664 mi
Last recorded44,664 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 SJH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 44,664 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 43,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 42,268 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 41,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,582 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 39,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 35,206 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 33,020 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 31,175 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,360 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 27,360 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Sep 2010 23,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,474 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 18,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 16,409 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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R472 SJH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R472 SJH, 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 R472 SJH registered?

R472 SJH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R472 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 SJH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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