MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,981 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
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)
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)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R517 GVW?
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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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