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R686 KHG

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,118 mi
Last recorded37,118 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 KHG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 37,118 miles

Daytime use only.

Pass 15 Nov 2024 35,873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,414 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,796 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,008 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,515 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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R686 KHG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R686 KHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R686 KHG registered?

R686 KHG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R686 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 KHG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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