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R960 EPU

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,034 mi
Last recorded29,034 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 EPU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 29,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 29,035 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 29,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,088 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,070 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,181 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,756 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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R960 EPU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R960 EPU, 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 R960 EPU registered?

R960 EPU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R960 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 EPU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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