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R864 YNE

1997 Honda VTR1000

Multi-colour Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,969 mi
Last recorded47,969 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 YNE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 47,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

headlamp mask/converter fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,574 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,703 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 44,703 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,548 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 40,442 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,105 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,562 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 31,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,741 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 30,307 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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R864 YNE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Multi-colour with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R864 YNE, 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 R864 YNE registered?

R864 YNE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R864 YNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R864 YNE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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