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R38 KGC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,764 mi
Last recorded25,764 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 KGC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 25,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 25,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,543 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 25,530 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 25,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 25,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 25,263 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 25,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 24,953 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,364 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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R38 KGC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R38 KGC, 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 R38 KGC registered?

R38 KGC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R38 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 KGC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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