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AAO 70T

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,924 mi
Last recorded33,924 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAO 70T
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 33,924 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 33,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 31,668 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 31,652 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 31,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 31,492 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators integrated with rear light (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 30,653 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,672 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,738 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,247 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,216 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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AAO 70T is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This 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 AAO 70T, 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 AAO 70T registered?

AAO 70T is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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