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R205 DNF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 DNF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chain guard missing

day light mot only no lights fitted at time of testing

Pass 12 Jan 2019 2,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

day time mot only no lights fitted

no chain guard fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 27 miles

daytime mot only no lights fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

chain guard missing

Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,345 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,345 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,345 miles

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 56,243 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 55,177 miles

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

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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R205 DNF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 R205 DNF, 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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R205 DNF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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