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J2 RYX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,824 mi
Last recorded45,824 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 RYX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 45,824 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension clicking in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 44,715 miles

Rear Rear hugger loose

Rear Stop lamp insecure Rear panel loose (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,852 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

head set slightly notchy

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,387 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,222 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,983 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 40,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,577 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,128 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,223 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,214 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 24,214 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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J2 RYX 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 J2 RYX, 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 J2 RYX registered?

J2 RYX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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