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Honda VTR1000 SP

Yellow · Petrol · 1997 · 999 cc

R85 DFBMOT history

R85 DFB is a yellow petrol Honda VTR1000 SP first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
71,568 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 DFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VTR1000 SP
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 DFB was last recorded at 71,568 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,568 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,568 miles
  • 2024 – 68,110 miles
  • 2023 – 65,624 miles
  • 2022 – 65,616 miles
  • 2021 – 65,608 miles
  • 2020 – 65,600 miles
  • 2019 – 65,564 miles
  • 2018 – 65,557 miles
  • 2015 – 65,219 miles
  • 2014 – 65,028 miles
  • 2013 – 64,814 miles
  • 2012 – 64,529 miles
  • 2011 – 63,848 miles
  • 2010 – 61,952 miles
  • 2008 – 59,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,568 miles
  • MinorRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,568 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,568 miles
    Test number
    429479327397
    • MinorRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail71,568 miles (+3,458)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,568 miles
    Test number
    780188833622
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick No pad material left (1.1.13 (a))
    • MinorRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass68,110 miles (+2,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,110 miles
    Test number
    135477555394
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,624 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    381085094563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,616 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,616 miles
    Test number
    268572399656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,608 miles
    Test number
    423278647306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,608 miles (+8)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,608 miles
    Test number
    426325501109
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,600 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    934860249407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,564 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    314235432106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,557 miles
    Test number
    651864813921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,449 km (+76)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,449 km
    Test number
    666173779738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,373 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,373 km
    Test number
    375973658540
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  13. Pass65,219 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,219 miles
    Test number
    937162285070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,028 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,028 miles
    Test number
    176256274040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,814 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    936077073042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,529 miles
    Test number
    458259272035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,529 miles (+681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,529 miles
    Test number
    825539872009
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

  18. Pass63,848 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,848 miles
    Test number
    206435701196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,952 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,952 miles
    Test number
    561747250085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    933769328161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,493 km (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,493 km
    Test number
    203820127122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,050 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,050 km
    Test number
    994113296059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R85 DFB

Does R85 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R85 DFB expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R85 DFB?
The MOT on R85 DFB expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R85 DFB done?
R85 DFB was recorded at 71,568 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 683 miles a year.
Has R85 DFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 DFB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on R85 DFB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R85 DFB find?
R85 DFB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level; front brake pad(s) close to minimum limit; rear drive chain worn but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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