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R147 AMS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,536 mi
Last recorded17,536 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 AMS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,536 miles

aftermarket silencers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,429 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,785 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006
Pass 18 Jun 2005 11,785 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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R147 AMS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R147 AMS, 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 28 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 R147 AMS registered?

R147 AMS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R147 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 AMS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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