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R82 MGC

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,240 mi
Last recorded47,240 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 MGC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 47,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 41,117 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 41,081 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,453 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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R82 MGC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R82 MGC, 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 R82 MGC registered?

R82 MGC is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R82 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 MGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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