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R183 VLD

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,614 mi
Last recorded41,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 VLD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,614 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 32,406 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp switch faulty stuck on main beam (1.2.4)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2014 31,583 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 31,583 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 31,559 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear suspension is slightly stiff

Chain guard missing

Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,440 miles

clutch lever bent

Fail 20 Jul 2012 30,407 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

clutch lever bent

Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,188 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 27,188 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,727 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 22,597 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 22,597 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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R183 VLD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R183 VLD, 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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R183 VLD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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