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R771 HAT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,199 mi
Last recorded31,199 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 HAT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 31,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 30,131 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 28,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 27,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 25,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,198 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 23,294 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 22,607 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 22,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,683 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,641 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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R771 HAT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R771 HAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R771 HAT registered?

R771 HAT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R771 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 HAT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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