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R858 LCW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,541 mi
Last recorded16,541 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 LCW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 16,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 14,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 11,519 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 11,450 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 11,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 11,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 11,040 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 10,531 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 10,384 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 10,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 10,036 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 10,008 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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R858 LCW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R858 LCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R858 LCW registered?

R858 LCW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R858 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 LCW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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