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R545 UOA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,124 mi
Last recorded20,124 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 UOA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 20,124 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced Product on lens (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,647 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 19,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 18,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 16,936 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 16,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 15,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 14,992 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 12,264 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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R545 UOA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R545 UOA, 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 R545 UOA registered?

R545 UOA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R545 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 UOA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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