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R985 VNO

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,609 mi
Last recorded17,609 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 VNO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 17,609 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 17,609 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2015 16,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,171 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 16,171 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 15,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 14,810 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 14,793 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 14,361 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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R985 VNO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R985 VNO, 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 R985 VNO registered?

R985 VNO is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R985 VNO safe to buy?

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