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R585 HWS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,461 mi
Last recorded54,461 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 HWS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 53,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,766 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,258 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,243 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

both front fork seals periched

Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,653 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 48,665 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 48,663 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,444 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,571 miles

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,074 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,719 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 32,719 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,444 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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R585 HWS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R585 HWS, 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 R585 HWS registered?

R585 HWS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R585 HWS safe to buy?

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