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R151 MGK

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 MGK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 75,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 72,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,538 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 62,976 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,558 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 55,242 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 49,768 miles

exhausts

Pass 30 Dec 2017 47,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 42,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 39,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 37,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 36,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 34,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 33,510 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 32,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,627 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 27,229 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 25,529 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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R151 MGK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R151 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 R151 MGK registered?

R151 MGK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R151 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 MGK shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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