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R695 BHU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,477 mi
Last recorded27,477 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 BHU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 27,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 25,483 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 22,975 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 22,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2021 21,326 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 21,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,166 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 21,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,003 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 12,890 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,032 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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R695 BHU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R695 BHU, 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 R695 BHU registered?

R695 BHU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R695 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R695 BHU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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