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B10 VTR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,031 mi
Last recorded31,031 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 31,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 31,028 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 May 2019 29,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 29,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 28,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 26,868 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2015 24,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 22,709 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 21,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2012 20,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2011 19,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,342 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 18,342 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 17,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 16,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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B10 VTR 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 94.1%.

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 B10 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 B10 VTR registered?

B10 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is B10 VTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 VTR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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