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R98 OAE

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,864 mi
Last recorded60,864 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 OAE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 60,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 60,483 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,266 miles

head lamp converter fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,246 miles

headlamp converter fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,128 miles

head lamp convertor fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,059 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Apr 2014 56,059 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight stiffness - rear suspension movement

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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R98 OAE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 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 R98 OAE, 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 29 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 R98 OAE registered?

R98 OAE is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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