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R270 DWS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,432 mi
Last recorded34,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 DWS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 34,432 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 34,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 33,386 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,536 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,367 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 28,366 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,164 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,870 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,625 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 17,625 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,980 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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R270 DWS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R270 DWS, 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 R270 DWS registered?

R270 DWS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R270 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 DWS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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