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R191 EFB

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,481 mi
Last recorded35,481 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 EFB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 35,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 33,043 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 29,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 24,898 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,624 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,697 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 22,635 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,495 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 22,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,695 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 20,695 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 18,066 miles

suspect rear disc cracked

Pass 29 May 2010 13,448 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 12,970 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 12,970 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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R191 EFB 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 90%.

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 R191 EFB, 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 R191 EFB registered?

R191 EFB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R191 EFB safe to buy?

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