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R110 EVT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,414 mi
Last recorded27,414 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 EVT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 27,414 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 24,682 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

one tail light bulb not working

Fail 23 Jul 2019 22,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

one tail light bulb not working

Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,315 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 48,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,212 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,134 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 48,119 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Aug 2016 48,069 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,287 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 42,287 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,818 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,999 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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R110 EVT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R110 EVT, 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 R110 EVT registered?

R110 EVT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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