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J888 VTR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,413 mi
Last recorded33,413 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 33,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 32,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 30,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 28,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,161 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 28,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 24,711 miles

Exhaust noisy End cans (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,599 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 20,394 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,605 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,577 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,452 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,696 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,751 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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J888 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J888 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 J888 VTR registered?

J888 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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