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R947 GBW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,247 mi
Last recorded31,247 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 GBW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 31,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 30,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 30,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 29,213 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 27,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 26,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 26,785 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 26,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,801 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 25,538 miles

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

clunk from front when testing suspension but no free play or tightness noted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 24,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,733 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,134 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 22,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,293 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 20,151 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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R947 GBW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R947 GBW, 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 R947 GBW registered?

R947 GBW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R947 GBW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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