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R639 LFM

1997 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,270 mi
Last recorded29,270 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 LFM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 29,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 29,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 28,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 28,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 28,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 26,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 25,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,459 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 24,961 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 24,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 23,870 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 23,870 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 23,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 22,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 21,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,587 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,769 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 14,336 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 14,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,249 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R639 LFM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R639 LFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R639 LFM registered?

R639 LFM is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R639 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 LFM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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