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R97 TRB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,077 mi
Last recorded29,077 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 TRB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 29,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 28,913 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 28,913 miles

Stop lamp not working rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,978 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 26,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 24,477 miles

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 23,576 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 20,219 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 19,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 19,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 18,169 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 17,509 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Oct 2008 16,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,689 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 14,361 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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R97 TRB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,870 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 R97 TRB, 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 28 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 R97 TRB registered?

R97 TRB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R97 TRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 TRB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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