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R997 EVM

1998 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,408 mi
Last recorded35,408 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 EVM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 35,408 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 35,408 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,140 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Engine oil level below minimum

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear hugger mudguard slightly fouls rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 66,140 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Engine oil level below minimum

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear hugger mudguard slightly fouls rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,513 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 56,484 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,549 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 51,549 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,590 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R997 EVM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R997 EVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R997 EVM registered?

R997 EVM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R997 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 EVM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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