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R639 VLR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,890 mi
Last recorded4,890 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 VLR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 4,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 4,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 4,849 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 4,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 4,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 4,809 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 4,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 4,740 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 4,740 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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R639 VLR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R639 VLR, 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 R639 VLR registered?

R639 VLR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R639 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 VLR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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