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T997 LKE

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

48,294 mi
Last recorded48,294 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 LKE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,294 miles

clutch fluid low

Pass 6 Jun 2025 48,247 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 47,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,356 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,126 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 46,664 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 46,383 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 46,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 44,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,377 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,962 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 40,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,330 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 40,135 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 7 Jul 2008 40,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,746 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 37,746 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,029 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 36,029 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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 33,601 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 33,601 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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T997 LKE is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 T997 LKE, 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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What year was T997 LKE registered?

T997 LKE is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T997 LKE shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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