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R519 VLT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,699 mi
Last recorded32,699 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 VLT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 32,699 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 32,644 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2024 31,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 25,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,551 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 25,379 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,695 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 23,274 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

right hand bar end weight missing.

Pass 28 May 2014 22,994 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

the clutch fluid level is low

Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,815 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,155 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,919 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,313 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

dip beam image - no kick up

noise from top headstock bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,536 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,879 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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R519 VLT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R519 VLT, 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 R519 VLT registered?

R519 VLT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R519 VLT safe to buy?

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