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R797 SWN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,383 mi
Last recorded27,383 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 SWN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 27,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 25,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 25,495 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 24,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 21,455 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 21,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,264 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,104 miles

front tyre perishing in between tread and getting close to wear marker limit

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,205 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,905 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 15,761 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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R797 SWN 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 93.8%.

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 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 R797 SWN, 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 R797 SWN registered?

R797 SWN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R797 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 SWN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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