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P166 DTN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,940 mi
Last recorded32,940 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 DTN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 32,940 miles

Rear Hugger missing

Fail 16 Jul 2022 32,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Hugger missing

Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,025 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 31,438 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 31,438 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Brake switch adjusted (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 30,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 28,256 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 28,256 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2013 27,485 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,603 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 24,602 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 21,480 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 21,439 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,180 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,712 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 16,684 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,370 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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P166 DTN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P166 DTN, 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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P166 DTN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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