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R881 CNW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,098 mi
Last recorded45,098 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 CNW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 45,098 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 41,415 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise brake fluids be changed

advise slight crack on y piece off exhauast

Pass 24 May 2018 38,543 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise rear tire valve slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,166 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 36,165 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 36,153 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 35,720 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2015 35,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,994 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,404 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 32,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,081 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,703 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,668 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,826 miles

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

suspect silencers/

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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R881 CNW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R881 CNW, 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 R881 CNW registered?

R881 CNW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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