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R85 DKX

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,370 mi
Last recorded46,370 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 DKX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 46,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 46,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 54,966 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,156 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 45,156 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,868 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,988 miles

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,823 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 24,510 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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R85 DKX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R85 DKX, 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 R85 DKX registered?

R85 DKX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R85 DKX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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