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R856 DKG

1997 Honda Vtr

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,950 mi
Last recorded34,950 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Vtr30,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 DKG
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 34,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,560 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 33,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick OUTER PAD WORN (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 33,187 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 33,155 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning when steering on right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened fork tube has pitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,886 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 30,410 miles

Central Front Lower Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight needs adjustment (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 27,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose chain is very worn (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,269 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,791 miles

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

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 22,704 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 22,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,440 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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R856 DKG is a 1997 Honda Vtr in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,529 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R856 DKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vtr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R856 DKG is a 1997 Honda Vtr, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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