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R61 UOR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

27,149 mi
Last recorded27,149 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 UOR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 27,149 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 27,081 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 27,075 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 27,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 26,933 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,849 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 25,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2016 25,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 25,542 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,542 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,488 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2013 25,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,295 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 25,295 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 25,192 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear number plate slightly smaller than standard.

Temporary beam deflector fitted.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,192 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly smaller than standard.

Temporary beam deflector fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,605 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 May 2009 24,479 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted not marked with not for road use.

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

Temporary headlamp mask fitted.

Fail 26 May 2009 24,479 miles

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Non standard exhaust fitted not marked with not for road use.

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

Temporary headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 15 May 2008 22,993 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 10 May 2007 33,367 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 May 2007 33,367 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 May 2006 32,402 miles

Front tyre very near limit in places, tyre worn un evenly.

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

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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R61 UOR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R61 UOR, 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 R61 UOR registered?

R61 UOR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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