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R22 ANT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,421 mi
Last recorded52,421 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 ANT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 49,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake lever close to maximum allowed travel

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,551 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,919 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,680 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 41,500 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,049 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,049 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 35,427 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 33,125 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 28,193 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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R22 ANT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R22 ANT, 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 R22 ANT registered?

R22 ANT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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