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R977 XWF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,269 mi
Last recorded33,269 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 XWF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 33,269 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 31,458 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,816 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,270 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,568 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,766 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,262 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,262 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,642 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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R977 XWF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R977 XWF, 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 R977 XWF registered?

R977 XWF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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