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R705 AAY

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,020 mi
Last recorded40,020 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 AAY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 40,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.37mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,590 miles

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 37,590 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,561 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 35,385 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,773 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 32,112 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 32,090 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,824 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,875 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 19,875 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,692 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 15,010 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,747 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,453 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 14,453 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R705 AAY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R705 AAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R705 AAY registered?

R705 AAY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R705 AAY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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