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R495 MPY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,296 mi
Last recorded28,296 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 MPY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 28,296 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 28,296 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 27,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,373 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,373 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 27,105 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,637 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 23,751 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,751 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 21,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 May 2007 21,760 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 18,489 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,489 miles

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

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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R495 MPY 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 60%.

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 R495 MPY, 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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R495 MPY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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