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T797 DFM

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,076 mi
Last recorded37,076 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 DFM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 37,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

wiring insecure but not do a degree that renders it unsafe

Fail 3 Apr 2025 37,076 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

wiring insecure but not do a degree that renders it unsafe

Pass 5 Apr 2024 35,622 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 35,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 35,423 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 35,423 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted catching front fairing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure very badly bent (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 35,041 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,247 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 26,247 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 25,149 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 24,723 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 24,614 miles

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

Engine oil level is too low.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,861 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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T797 DFM is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 22,342 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 T797 DFM, 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 27 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T797 DFM is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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