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R497 AOV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,108 mi
Last recorded29,108 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 AOV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 27,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 27,292 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 27,292 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,339 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 26,339 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,770 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 22,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 34,541 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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R497 AOV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R497 AOV, 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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R497 AOV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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