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R193 RJB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 RJB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 80,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,702 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear direction indicator not all lit

Offside Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 73,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 67,618 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 19 Feb 2014 58,715 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,715 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 53,693 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,364 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,272 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,145 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 48,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,076 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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R193 RJB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R193 RJB, 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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R193 RJB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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