MOT Status
ValidMileage
47,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
electrical wiring fouling forks lock to lock
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
electrical wiring fouling forks lock to lock
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)
Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R971 WSL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R971 WSL, 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 R971 WSL registered?
R971 WSL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is R971 WSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R971 WSL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R971 WSL have outstanding finance?
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