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R517 GVW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,981 mi
Last recorded32,981 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 GVW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 32,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 31,659 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 31,659 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 31,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 31,408 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,733 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 28,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,902 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 28,902 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,537 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 27,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,846 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,928 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 25,843 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,656 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 17,275 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,419 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,396 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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R517 GVW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R517 GVW, 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 R517 GVW registered?

R517 GVW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R517 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 GVW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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