CarVerify

Free Car Check

R280 OGT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,436 mi
Last recorded69,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 OGT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 69,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,160 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,697 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 53,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 40,625 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 40,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R280 OGT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R280 OGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R280 OGT?

You can check the full history of R280 OGT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R280 OGT registered?

R280 OGT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R280 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 OGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R280 OGT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R280 OGT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.