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R220 DKX

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,253 mi
Last recorded28,253 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 DKX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 28,253 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 28,069 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 27,278 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 27,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 25,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,329 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,343 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 22,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,130 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 16,093 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R220 DKX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R220 DKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R220 DKX registered?

R220 DKX is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R220 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 DKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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