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R439 HDE

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,506 mi
Last recorded14,506 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 HDE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 14,506 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 13,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 41,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 41,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2008 36,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,717 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,463 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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R439 HDE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R439 HDE, 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 R439 HDE registered?

R439 HDE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R439 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 HDE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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