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R116 SOY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,101 mi
Last recorded45,101 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 SOY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 45,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 39,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 35,554 miles

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 35,554 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure front securing bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bushings on lower sub bracket (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle grip and end plug insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil below minimum level

Fairing securing bolts missing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 32,346 miles

Drive chain excessively loose CORRODED (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 26,535 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE 1.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

OIL FILTER CORRODED - NOT LEAKING .

Pass 28 May 2020 24,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,521 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,448 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,165 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,086 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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R116 SOY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R116 SOY, 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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R116 SOY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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