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R141 TFL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,660 mi
Last recorded39,660 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 TFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,660 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 39,653 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 37,150 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 11 May 2015 32,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,478 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 27,478 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,972 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 25,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 25,961 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 24,870 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,903 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,111 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,772 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 16,459 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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R141 TFL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R141 TFL, 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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R141 TFL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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