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R865 MDP

1997 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,522 mi
Last recorded41,522 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 MDP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 41,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 41,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 41,367 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 41,367 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 41,086 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,126 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 40,124 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear pads non existent on offside (3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 38,949 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 38,949 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 37,007 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,369 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 35,369 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 33,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 33,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 32,448 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 32,448 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 32,384 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 32,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,208 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R865 MDP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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 R865 MDP, 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.

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R865 MDP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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