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R503 ONP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,419 mi
Last recorded43,419 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 ONP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 43,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 43,388 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 43,278 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 43,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,357 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,135 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Fail 22 May 2012 40,315 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,858 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,047 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 37,047 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel in the wriong way round.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 35,093 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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R503 ONP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R503 ONP, 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 R503 ONP registered?

R503 ONP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R503 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 ONP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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