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R139 MGK

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,720 mi
Last recorded47,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 MGK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 47,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 46,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 46,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,730 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 46,718 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When indicator used (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,825 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 44,294 miles

clutch fluid level low

Pass 23 May 2017 44,153 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,730 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 43,730 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,088 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 40,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 29,440 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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R139 MGK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R139 MGK, 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 R139 MGK registered?

R139 MGK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R139 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 MGK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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