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A9 VTR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,720 mi
Last recorded37,720 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 37,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 37,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 37,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 37,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 36,107 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fairing insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2019 36,060 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fairing insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,455 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 30,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 29,981 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,716 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 18,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 18,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,879 miles

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

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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A9 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black 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 A9 VTR, 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 A9 VTR registered?

A9 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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