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R477 KFE

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,571 mi
Last recorded24,571 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 KFE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 24,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 24,410 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 23,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 23,789 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 23,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 23,666 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 23,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 23,394 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,456 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,391 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,266 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 16,266 miles

Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 147,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,235 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,867 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 6,139 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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R477 KFE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R477 KFE, 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 R477 KFE registered?

R477 KFE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R477 KFE safe to buy?

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