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R108 MGJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,741 mi
Last recorded21,741 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 21,741 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 19,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 19,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 19,765 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 19,623 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 19,623 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 19,347 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 19,329 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 17,866 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 16,400 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 15,500 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 15,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 12,419 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2011 8,382 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2010 7,106 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 7,106 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,641 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 6,641 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,615 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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R108 MGJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R108 MGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R108 MGJ registered?

R108 MGJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R108 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 MGJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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