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R871 MDP

1997 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,454 mi
Last recorded34,454 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 MDP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 34,454 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 34,454 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 29,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 27,454 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

clicking noise from rear wheel when on brake roller but nothing to see

rear light 1 bulb out

Pass 21 Jun 2022 25,932 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,220 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 23,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,544 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,065 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 22,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,040 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 8 Sep 2006 45,951 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,866 miles

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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R871 MDP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R871 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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What year was R871 MDP registered?

R871 MDP is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R871 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 MDP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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