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R642 VND

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,639 mi
Last recorded34,639 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 VND
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 34,639 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 33,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,157 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 32,999 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 31,492 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2018 30,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,945 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,639 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 10,937 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,000 miles

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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R642 VND is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R642 VND, 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 R642 VND registered?

R642 VND is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R642 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 VND shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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