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R301 PBM

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,778 mi
Last recorded40,778 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 PBM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 40,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,019 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,892 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Mudguard insecure hugger ()

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2020 37,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 35,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,244 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,521 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,251 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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R301 PBM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R301 PBM, 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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R301 PBM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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