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R84 TYA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,054 mi
Last recorded43,054 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 TYA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 43,054 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 41,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,131 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 38,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 36,153 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 36,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 36,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,260 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2013 33,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,668 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,071 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 33,071 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,359 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 22,341 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,233 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 20,217 miles

Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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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R84 TYA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R84 TYA, 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 R84 TYA registered?

R84 TYA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R84 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 TYA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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