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R581 VNN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,833 mi
Last recorded32,833 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 VNN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 32,833 miles

Central Front Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 30,960 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 30,901 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 30,901 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 30,760 miles

Central Front Lower Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play slight knock indicated on roller brake test (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 30,163 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 30,155 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam kick up to right hand side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 29,731 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,701 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 29,701 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,034 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 29,034 miles

Central Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,991 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,170 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,904 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 24,904 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,428 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,954 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,951 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 20,951 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2007 19,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,451 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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R581 VNN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R581 VNN, 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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R581 VNN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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