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R196 JYJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,427 mi
Last recorded50,427 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 JYJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 50,427 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 46,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 41,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 35,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,785 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,995 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 17,995 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,869 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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R196 JYJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R196 JYJ, 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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R196 JYJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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