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R618 ABP

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,023 mi
Last recorded54,023 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 ABP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 54,023 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024

Headlamp deflector fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 73,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,161 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc has slight run out

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,851 miles

Front fork legs corroded slightly upper sections

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,361 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both fork legs have corrosion at top (2.3.1)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 65,573 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 64,336 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 59,355 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,001 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 52,985 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,946 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 33,445 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2005 30,628 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2005 30,628 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R618 ABP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R618 ABP, 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 R618 ABP registered?

R618 ABP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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