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R981 JFH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,710 mi
Last recorded49,710 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 JFH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 49,710 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 47,664 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 47,251 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 47,251 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 46,351 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose left silencer (6.1.2 (a))

only 1 of the 2 stop/tail bulbs are illuminating

Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,258 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 42,109 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,656 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,081 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,619 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,236 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 30,157 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 30,147 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,788 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 27,276 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 25,672 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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R981 JFH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black 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 R981 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R981 JFH registered?

R981 JFH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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