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R643 DFB

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,977 mi
Last recorded32,977 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 DFB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 32,977 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 32,592 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 31,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight play in cush drive rubbers.

Pass 9 May 2023 31,310 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 31,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front front discs running backwards

Pass 28 Feb 2019 30,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 30,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 29,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,998 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,121 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,129 miles

Bike presented for test fitted with temporary exhaust baffles.

Bike presented for test with headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in head light tester.

Fail 14 Apr 2012 25,129 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Bike presented for test fitted with temporary exhaust baffles.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 23,064 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,064 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,485 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2005 10,546 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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R643 DFB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R643 DFB, 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 R643 DFB registered?

R643 DFB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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