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R485 HGJ

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,924 mi
Last recorded28,924 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 HGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 28,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 27,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,538 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 26,532 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,185 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 24,277 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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R485 HGJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R485 HGJ, 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 R485 HGJ registered?

R485 HGJ is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R485 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 HGJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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