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R82 DFB

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,376 mi
Last recorded49,376 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 DFB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 49,376 miles

Tyres over 10 years old

Pass 6 Jun 2025 48,836 miles

Tyres over 10 years old

Pass 23 May 2024 48,385 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 48,160 miles

BOTH TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Pass 3 Dec 2021 47,953 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 47,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 47,250 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 46,664 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,124 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 41,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,828 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,590 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,522 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,977 miles

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

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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R82 DFB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R82 DFB, 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 R82 DFB registered?

R82 DFB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R82 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 DFB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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