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R39 YHH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,872 mi
Last recorded13,872 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 YHH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 13,872 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 13,616 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,426 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,837 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 12,827 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,581 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 12,576 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 11,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,566 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 10,566 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,435 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 8,485 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,488 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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R39 YHH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R39 YHH, 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 R39 YHH registered?

R39 YHH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R39 YHH safe to buy?

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