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R790 JDG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,430 mi
Last recorded35,430 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 JDG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 35,430 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 35,401 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 33,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 32,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 31,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 29,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 29,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 29,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 29,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 28,849 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 28,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 25,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,475 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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R790 JDG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R790 JDG, 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 R790 JDG registered?

R790 JDG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R790 JDG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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