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R622 GMR

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,131 mi
Last recorded14,131 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 GMR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 14,131 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 12,337 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 10,923 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 10,606 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 10,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 9,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,210 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 5,266 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 5,254 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,153 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 5,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 4,948 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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R622 GMR 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 92.3%.

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 R622 GMR, 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 R622 GMR registered?

R622 GMR is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R622 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 GMR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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