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R652 AVR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,641 mi
Last recorded52,641 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 AVR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 52,641 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 50,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 47,847 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 45,636 miles

Rear BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ON THE MINIMUM MARK

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged THE RUBBER IS PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 42,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,270 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 38,709 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,677 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,585 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,967 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2010 26,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 24,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,782 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 17,854 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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R652 AVR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R652 AVR, 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 R652 AVR registered?

R652 AVR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R652 AVR safe to buy?

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