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R720 EHT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,762 mi
Last recorded50,762 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 EHT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 50,762 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 50,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 49,387 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 44,610 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 44,610 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 42,708 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 42,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 41,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,437 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,606 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 39,606 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,446 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 37,446 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,084 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,833 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 24,643 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 24,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,894 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,505 miles
Fail 25 May 2008 13,500 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 12,224 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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R720 EHT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R720 EHT, 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 R720 EHT registered?

R720 EHT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R720 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 EHT shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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