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R10 VTR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,806 mi
Last recorded33,806 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 33,806 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 58,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

beam deflector fitted for mot test

front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 10 Jul 2023 58,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 57,561 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 53,382 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 48,697 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 May 2016 48,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 46,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 46,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,737 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 46,737 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 46,026 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,809 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 40,071 miles

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

headlamp slightly dim

n/s/f brake hose fouling slightly

slight fluctuation on front and rear brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,076 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 36,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,483 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,483 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 31,578 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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R10 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R10 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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R10 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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