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R917 FBW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,572 mi
Last recorded24,572 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 FBW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2023 24,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 22,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 21,548 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 19,408 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2017 18,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,049 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,422 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 15,422 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 14,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,264 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 9,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 9,419 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,669 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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R917 FBW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R917 FBW, 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 R917 FBW registered?

R917 FBW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R917 FBW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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