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R765 JVK

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,707 mi
Last recorded23,707 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 JVK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 23,707 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 22,941 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 20,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 16,576 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 14,617 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 14,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 13,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,840 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain dry

nearside and offside centre exhaust mountings not fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 12,780 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain dry

nearside and offside centre exhaust mountings not fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 10,033 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

wiring loom around headstock not secure but interfering with free movment

Fail 8 Sep 2012 10,029 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

wiring loom around headstock not secure but interfering with free movment

Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 8,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 8,567 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 8,562 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,757 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,737 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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R765 JVK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R765 JVK, 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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R765 JVK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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