1997 Honda VTR1000 1.0L Petrol · R996 EDB
1997 Honda VTR1000 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 21,129 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VTR1000
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R996 EDB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 21,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect 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: Below Average
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R996 EDB Mileage History
- 10/02/202420,724 mi
- 14/02/202420,724 mi
- 24/04/202521,129 mi+405 mi
Average of roughly 337 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R996 EDB 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 (R996 EDB) between February 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 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 5 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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