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R978 JFH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,707 mi
Last recorded28,707 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 JFH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 28,707 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 25,594 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 24,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 22,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 21,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 20,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 18,356 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 14,293 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 14,293 miles

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

brake fluid dark in colour

front tyre unevenly worn, stepped on sides

Pass 25 Nov 2009 13,951 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 12,808 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 12,808 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,933 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 7,428 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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R978 JFH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R978 JFH, 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 R978 JFH registered?

R978 JFH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R978 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 JFH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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