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R161 HRG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,158 mi
Last recorded26,158 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 HRG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 26,158 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 26,142 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Strong advise engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2023 24,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 23,675 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Front tyre valve cracked / perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre tread getting low, 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rear tyre valve cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 23,674 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Chain too tight at tightspot.

Exhaust silencers slightly insecure.

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

Heavily perished valve stems front and rear.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,056 miles

Brake pedal feels rough when operated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,543 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 13,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,681 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 13,679 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no clutch fluid in reservior,no travel in clutch lever before clutch engages.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,551 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 13,583 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Clutch fluid below lower level

Exhaust baffels not secure

Pass 17 Feb 2007 12,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2005 11,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R161 HRG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R161 HRG, 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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R161 HRG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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