1997 Honda Vtr — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
81.6%
Latest Pass Rate
38
Total Tests (All Years)
35,726 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
81.6%
Age (yrs) 27Tests 38Avg Mileage 35,726Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 10.5%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Honda Vtr, with age trends.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
10.5%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering
10.5%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
7.9%
— Consistent
Motorcycle structure and attachments
5.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 10.5% (27 yrs) | 10.5% (27 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle steering | 10.5% (27 yrs) | 10.5% (27 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 7.9% (27 yrs) | 7.9% (27 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 5.3% (27 yrs) | 5.3% (27 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Honda Vtr cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 38 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.