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R358 SWL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,209 mi
Last recorded40,209 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 SWL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,209 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 39,992 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 39,869 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,426 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,222 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 32,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 31,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,545 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 29,897 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 27,602 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 25,456 miles

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

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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R358 SWL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 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 R358 SWL, 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 29 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 R358 SWL registered?

R358 SWL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R358 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 SWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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