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R904 GWO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,645 mi
Last recorded37,645 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 GWO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 35,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 33,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,070 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 32,514 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,571 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 31,565 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,055 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,055 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 22,787 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 22,787 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 14,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,835 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 11,829 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R904 GWO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 R904 GWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R904 GWO registered?

R904 GWO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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