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R88 EKA

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,507 mi
Last recorded45,507 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 EKA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 45,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 45,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers damaged/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 44,182 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 44,182 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle does not return when handlebars tun to the right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 41,988 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 39,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2021 37,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 37,471 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

headlight beam converter fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,864 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 33,803 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

intergrated tail light and indicators fitted at time off test

removable headlight cover fitted and time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,309 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 23,338 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake lever has slight excess travel

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,303 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 23,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,088 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,504 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 12,069 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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R88 EKA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R88 EKA, 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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R88 EKA is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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