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R669 UNN

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,145 mi
Last recorded40,145 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 UNN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,145 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 40,138 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has excessive play front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 40,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 38,430 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 37,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,042 miles

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

brake and clutch hoses could be more effectively routed but not causing interference at bars

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,683 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 24,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 22,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,336 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 17,336 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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R669 UNN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R669 UNN, 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 R669 UNN registered?

R669 UNN is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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