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R438 RSW

1997 Honda VTR1000

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,896 mi
Last recorded23,896 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR100031,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 RSW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 23,896 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 23,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 20,008 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,951 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,540 miles

Outer Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,838 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,483 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,526 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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R438 RSW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R438 RSW, 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 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R438 RSW registered?

R438 RSW is a 1997 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R438 RSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 RSW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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