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R690 WKE

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,801 mi
Last recorded21,801 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 WKE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 21,801 miles

Front tyre pressure low

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear loud pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2023 20,572 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 20,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,612 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 out of 2 bulbs working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,086 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 18,186 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,151 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 17,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,616 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 16,616 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,770 miles

front brake pads near wear limit

Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,702 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 14,556 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,515 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R690 WKE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R690 WKE, 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 R690 WKE registered?

R690 WKE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R690 WKE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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