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G18 VTR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,849 mi
Last recorded30,849 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 30,849 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 30,433 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 28,785 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 26,742 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators flashing faster than normal requirements (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel hub worn, but not excessively rear cush drive has play in but not in excess (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy none standard exhaust mufflers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 26,624 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 25,881 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 25,881 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,852 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,790 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 25,573 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear number plate is small but readable

Fail 25 Jul 2013 25,479 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

rear number plate is small but readable

Pass 27 Jul 2012 25,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,000 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 23,780 miles

cluch fluid level low.

fairing bracket broken off/side lower panel

Pass 16 May 2009 23,449 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 23,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,637 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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G18 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G18 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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What year was G18 VTR registered?

G18 VTR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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