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R199 MJH

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,395 mi
Last recorded55,395 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 MJH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 55,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 54,852 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 53,204 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 51,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 49,390 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,675 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 46,680 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,026 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 45,008 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,979 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,493 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake very slight binding

headlamp mask convertor fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2014 38,880 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 38,880 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,285 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 37,221 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 33,770 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,050 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,576 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 3,327 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 3,327 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,189 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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R199 MJH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R199 MJH, 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 R199 MJH registered?

R199 MJH is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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