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K888 ELA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,813 mi
Last recorded37,813 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 ELA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,813 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,145 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 35,106 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,682 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,345 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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K888 ELA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K888 ELA, 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 K888 ELA registered?

K888 ELA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is K888 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K888 ELA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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