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R514 BUB

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,911 mi
Last recorded11,911 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 BUB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 11,911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 11,873 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 11,567 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 11,339 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

gear lever has play

Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,236 miles

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

gear lever loose on shaft

Fail 20 Jul 2020 11,228 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

gear lever loose on shaft

Pass 21 Jul 2019 10,510 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 10,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 9,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 8,184 miles

head bearings slightly tight

Pass 22 Jun 2016 7,964 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 6,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 5,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 4,170 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 2,909 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 545 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 52,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,829 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 49,626 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 30,051 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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R514 BUB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R514 BUB, 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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R514 BUB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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