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R163 AMS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,082 mi
Last recorded17,082 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 AMS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 17,082 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 16,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No front fairing fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,050 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 14,864 miles

exhaust clamp corroded nearly through

Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,001 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 13,987 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R163 AMS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R163 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 R163 AMS registered?

R163 AMS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R163 AMS safe to buy?

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