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R101 ALD

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,940 mi
Last recorded73,940 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 ALD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,940 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,831 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 73,831 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,776 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 69,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,410 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,920 miles

Front front tyre valve perished and may fail

Pass 29 May 2015 58,344 miles

advise re routing brake and clutch hoses

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,354 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 50,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 40,874 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 35,884 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 35,884 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,860 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 30,860 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,649 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,677 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 21,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,606 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 19,304 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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R101 ALD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R101 ALD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R101 ALD registered?

R101 ALD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R101 ALD safe to buy?

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