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R203 FPV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,117 mi
Last recorded29,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 FPV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,117 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 29,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,201 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 28,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,419 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 27,419 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,281 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 7,082 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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R203 FPV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R203 FPV, 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 R203 FPV registered?

R203 FPV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R203 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 FPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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