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R880 DGJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,886 mi
Last recorded41,886 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 41,886 miles

Chain dry

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever and clutch lever shortened

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 41,810 miles

Brake excessively binding Front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator not working L/H rear indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT BRAKE LEVER SHORT

Mudguard insecure Belly pan loose

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Front wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 41,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,334 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,915 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

engine will not idle

Fail 18 Jul 2023 40,910 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

engine will not idle

Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,812 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 38,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,474 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 38,472 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 31,846 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 25,766 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 24,255 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 18,891 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,514 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 14,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,461 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,928 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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R880 DGJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R880 DGJ, 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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R880 DGJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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