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Honda VTR1000 F

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 996 cc

S97 RCLMOT history

S97 RCL is a black petrol Honda VTR1000 F first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 25,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
25,948 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 RCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VTR1000 F
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 RCL was last recorded at 25,948 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2025: 25,839 miles, lower than 26,070 miles on 6 Jun 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
25,839 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,948 miles
  • 2025 – 25,839 miles
  • 2024 – 26,070 miles
  • 2023 – 25,765 miles
  • 2022 – 25,546 miles
  • 2021 – 25,447 miles
  • 2019 – 24,955 miles
  • 2018 – 24,393 miles
  • 2017 – 23,383 miles
  • 2011 – 23,188 miles
  • 2010 – 22,784 miles
  • 2009 – 21,841 miles
  • 2008 – 21,491 miles
  • 2007 – 21,142 miles
  • 2006 – 20,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,948 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,948 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    25,948 miles
    Test number
    494487698245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,839 miles (-231)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    25,839 miles
    Test number
    226990378068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    26,070 miles
    Test number
    884223085291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail26,070 miles (+305)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,070 miles
    Test number
    798521473031
    • DangerousFront Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))
  5. Pass25,765 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    25,765 miles
    Test number
    243531045571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    25,546 miles
    Test number
    884487817087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail25,546 miles (+99)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,546 miles
    Test number
    220431513388
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass25,447 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,447 miles
    Test number
    266901535869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,955 miles (+562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,955 miles
    Test number
    206629901429
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  10. Pass24,393 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,393 miles
    Test number
    286581596886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,383 miles (+195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,383 miles
    Test number
    385675079727
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  12. Pass23,188 miles (+404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,188 miles
    Test number
    737844521106
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  13. Pass22,784 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,784 miles
    Test number
    364740620167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,841 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,841 miles
    Test number
    313729729131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,491 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,491 miles
    Test number
    221321038145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,142 miles (+220)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,142 miles
    Test number
    203742427108
    • NoteRear pads getting low
  17. Pass20,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,922 miles
    Test number
    214846826142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 RCL

Does S97 RCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 RCL is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 RCL?
The MOT on S97 RCL is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 RCL done?
S97 RCL was recorded at 25,948 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 248 miles a year.
Has S97 RCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 RCL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S97 RCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S97 RCL find?
S97 RCL passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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