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R477 TPX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,725 mi
Last recorded42,725 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 TPX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 42,725 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 42,709 miles

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

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,546 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,258 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 38,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 34,210 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))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,400 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 26,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,614 miles

SLIGHT PLAY REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,360 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2012 24,349 miles

clutch grabing

exhaust noisey

rusty chain

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,321 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 22,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 21,046 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 18,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R477 TPX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R477 TPX, 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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R477 TPX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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