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R620 DNA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,512 mi
Last recorded43,512 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 DNA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 43,512 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 43,482 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,361 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 43,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 42,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 42,809 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,998 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 39,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,638 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 38,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,556 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,498 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2009 32,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,752 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R620 DNA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R620 DNA, 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 R620 DNA registered?

R620 DNA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R620 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 DNA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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