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R765 GEG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,084 mi
Last recorded64,084 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 GEG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 64,084 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,671 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 63,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 62,295 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 61,482 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 60,179 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 59,175 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 59,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,890 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 56,491 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 55,767 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,346 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,818 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 40,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,822 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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R765 GEG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R765 GEG, 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 R765 GEG registered?

R765 GEG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R765 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 GEG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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