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R551 DDB

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,991 mi
Last recorded53,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 DDB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 53,991 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,721 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 50,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,335 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 46,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,653 miles

Front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,594 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 45,586 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,405 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,113 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,956 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,956 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,130 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 33,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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R551 DDB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R551 DDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R551 DDB registered?

R551 DDB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R551 DDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 DDB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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