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S897 RAX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,031 mi
Last recorded19,031 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 RAX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 19,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 17,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 16,239 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 16,229 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 15,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 14,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,332 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 11,329 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,014 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,305 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,059 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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S897 RAX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue 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 S897 RAX, 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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S897 RAX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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