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R961 HAT

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,445 mi
Last recorded18,445 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 HAT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 18,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 18,157 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 17,579 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 17,468 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 17,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 17,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 16,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 16,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 16,096 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 16,096 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,040 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,459 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 12,861 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 12,861 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,929 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,103 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,852 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,213 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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R961 HAT 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 85%.

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 R961 HAT, 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 R961 HAT registered?

R961 HAT is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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