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R801 AFL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,931 mi
Last recorded41,931 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 AFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 41,931 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 41,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,504 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,165 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,865 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,017 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 37,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,354 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 35,354 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 May 2010 34,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 32,946 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 32,946 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,576 miles

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

cush drive rubbers worn.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,938 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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R801 AFL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R801 AFL, 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 R801 AFL registered?

R801 AFL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R801 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 AFL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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