1997 Honda VTR1000 F 1.0L Petrol · R937 ABU
1997 Honda VTR1000 F (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 35,317 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VTR1000 F
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R937 ABU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 35,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R937 ABU Mileage History
- 11/03/202535,193 mi
- 07/07/202635,317 mi+124 mi
- 08/07/202635,317 mi
Average of roughly 94 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R937 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Vtr1000 F (R937 ABU) between March 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R937 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R937ABU.
TOYOTA
RAV4
VAUXHALL
CORSA
FORD
ESCORT
TOYOTA
STARLET
HONDA
CBR1000F
FORD
TRANSIT
SUZUKI
TL1000S
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
ISUZU
TROOPER
BMW
3 SERIES
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
MG
MGF
HONDA VTR1000 F Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1997 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.