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R81 YOW

1997 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,163 mi
Last recorded40,163 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 YOW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 40,163 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 40,163 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 40,124 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 40,057 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 39,858 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 39,392 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve is perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 38,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 37,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,104 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 36,598 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,169 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 35,161 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 34,922 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 34,492 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,394 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 14 May 2011 32,789 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 30,839 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 29,421 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,029 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 28,029 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 23,103 miles

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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R81 YOW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R81 YOW, 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 R81 YOW registered?

R81 YOW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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