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R47 MGK

1997 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,549 mi
Last recorded55,549 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 MGK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 55,549 miles

have been advised by vehicle presenter that odometer is calibrated in KM's

Fail 10 Jun 2026 55,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished and splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front brake control 1 has little reserve travel

have been advised by vehicle presenter that odometer is calibrated in KM's

Pass 29 Apr 2025 55,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake control 1 has little reserve travel

Have been advised by vehicle presenter that whilst odometer shows Miles it is reading in Kilometres

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 52,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 52,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,445 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,345 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 36,338 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,288 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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R47 MGK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R47 MGK, 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 R47 MGK registered?

R47 MGK is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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