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R869 OHY

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,084 mi
Last recorded42,084 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 OHY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 42,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 42,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,070 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 42,070 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 41,695 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 41,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,816 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,033 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,321 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,283 miles

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

chain badly worn and links seized

suspect rear suspension linkages seized

Fail 18 Oct 2013 36,283 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

chain badly worn and links seized

suspect rear suspension linkages seized

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,259 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 33,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 31,517 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,113 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,549 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,975 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 28,972 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 28,234 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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R869 OHY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R869 OHY, 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 R869 OHY registered?

R869 OHY is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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