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G17 VTR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,576 mi
Last recorded52,576 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 52,576 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 50,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 50,888 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 49,479 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 47,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 46,920 miles

Drive chain slightly loose rear sprocket carrier slight play in cush drive. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 46,200 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated at front cylinder clamp plate (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. upper portion of fork tubes have slight corrosion (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose check and adjust (6.2.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear subframe has surface rust (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 44,783 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,619 miles

bolt missing from offside rear exhaust

slight crack in offside foot peg hanger bracket

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,201 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))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,257 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 20,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 19,850 miles

1. Both tyres getting close to limit

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,783 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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G17 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G17 VTR, 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 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G17 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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