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R996 EDB

1997 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,129 mi
Last recorded21,129 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 EDB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 21,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 20,724 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 20,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,429 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

head light kick up to right taped

Fail 10 Jul 2020 20,429 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

head light kick up to right taped

Pass 10 Mar 2018 19,177 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 19,177 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators (1.3.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,303 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,030 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear position lamp illuminated on one bulb only

Pass 15 May 2010 8,854 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,321 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,243 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 33,243 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,566 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R996 EDB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R996 EDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R996 EDB registered?

R996 EDB is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R996 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 EDB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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