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R59 SKW

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,937 mi
Last recorded29,937 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 SKW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 29,937 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,103 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 28,103 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 25,597 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 24,885 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,835 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 23,747 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,584 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 21,556 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 19,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,284 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,975 miles

Chain guard missing

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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R59 SKW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R59 SKW, 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 R59 SKW registered?

R59 SKW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R59 SKW safe to buy?

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