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R696 GPN

1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,367 mi
Last recorded36,367 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 GPN
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 36,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 35,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,978 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,684 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,105 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,002 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,686 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,344 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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R696 GPN is a 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 20,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R696 GPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R696 GPN registered?

R696 GPN is a 1997 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R696 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 GPN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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