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S179 RPW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,812 mi
Last recorded19,812 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 RPW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 19,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 19,420 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 17,386 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,128 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 14,219 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,113 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 12,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 12,071 miles

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

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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S179 RPW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S179 RPW, 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 S179 RPW registered?

S179 RPW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S179 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S179 RPW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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