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R597 OVN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,866 mi
Last recorded35,866 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 OVN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 35,866 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 35,751 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 35,722 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,824 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,754 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 30,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,558 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 29,558 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,461 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,852 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,502 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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R597 OVN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R597 OVN, 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 R597 OVN registered?

R597 OVN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R597 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 OVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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