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R483 JTW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,780 mi
Last recorded6,780 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 JTW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 6,780 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021
Pass 5 Jul 2019
Fail 4 Jul 2019

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

Central Front Upper Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 10,900 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,470 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,240 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 1,040 miles

rear tyre near legal limites

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,740 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,675 miles

1.slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,898 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 23,871 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 23,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,639 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 23,639 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 22,808 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 22,808 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2005 22,253 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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R483 JTW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Purple with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R483 JTW, 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 R483 JTW registered?

R483 JTW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R483 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 JTW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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