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R542 ULL

1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,863 mi
Last recorded68,863 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 68,863 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 67,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 60,759 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 53,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 51,717 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022
Pass 4 Mar 2020
Pass 23 Jun 2018

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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R542 ULL is a 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 20,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R542 ULL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R542 ULL registered?

R542 ULL is a 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R542 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 ULL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R542 ULL have outstanding finance?

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