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R647 DPW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,824 mi
Last recorded35,824 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 DPW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 35,824 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 35,824 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 33,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 32,373 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,517 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 31,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 May 2015 30,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 9 May 2015 30,191 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 May 2014 29,139 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 29,139 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 27,736 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,713 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,691 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,532 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R647 DPW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R647 DPW, 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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R647 DPW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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