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R160 HOO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,841 mi
Last recorded33,841 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 HOO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 33,841 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 33,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,801 miles

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

Rear indicators operation poor

Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,569 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 32,569 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,916 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 31,909 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,285 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 25,193 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,391 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 12,980 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R160 HOO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R160 HOO, 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 R160 HOO registered?

R160 HOO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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