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P15 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,656 mi
Last recorded38,656 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 38,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 38,644 miles

Advise short levers fitted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 38,438 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 38,438 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 38,394 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 33,435 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o ring split at joining link - will reduce life of chain.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 33,435 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o ring split at joining link - will reduce life of chain.

Pass 19 May 2017 28,645 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive slight play in cush drive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive also needs cleaning/lubricating. (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect and slightly hard. (2.4.A.3b)

r/h rear sub frame bolt slightly loose.

r/h silencer slightly loose

Fail 19 May 2017 28,645 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts by shock absorber spring (3.2.B2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive slight play in cush drive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive also needs cleaning/lubricating. (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect and slightly hard. (2.4.A.3b)

clutch cover screw loose.

r/h rear sub frame bolt slightly loose.

r/h silencer slightly loose

Pass 17 May 2016 24,170 miles

Front tyre nearing minimum limit

Rear shocker has reduced damping effect.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,616 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Slight cracking in front tyre side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2014 20,554 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,855 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 19,038 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 19,038 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,551 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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P15 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P15 VTR, 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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P15 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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