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R680 YFC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,566 mi
Last recorded32,566 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 YFC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 32,566 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 32,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 28,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 27,531 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,372 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 27,372 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 26,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,557 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,487 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 26,487 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,547 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 22,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2010 22,996 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 20,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,553 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,158 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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R680 YFC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R680 YFC, 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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R680 YFC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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