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R297 FGR

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,360 mi
Last recorded52,360 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 FGR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 52,360 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 52,359 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 51,738 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 46,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 45,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,542 miles

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

front tyre cracked

throttle sticks and doesn't always return to idle

Fail 23 Feb 2022 43,539 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre cracked

throttle sticks and doesn't always return to idle

Pass 19 Feb 2021 41,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 36,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,977 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 35,972 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,407 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 32,957 miles

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyre tread low.

Fail 27 May 2014 32,956 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyre tread low.

Fail 14 May 2014 32,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,769 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,536 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,938 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,201 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 24,183 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 23,716 miles

Offside Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,716 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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R297 FGR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R297 FGR, 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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R297 FGR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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