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R221 ERT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,027 mi
Last recorded27,027 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 ERT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 27,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 27,027 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 6,307 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 6,280 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fairing bolts have sharp points

Pass 1 May 2018 3,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 2,253 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015
Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,452 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 23,452 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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,367 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Mar 2010 20,363 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 13,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,895 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 12,219 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 12,182 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

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

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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R221 ERT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R221 ERT, 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 R221 ERT registered?

R221 ERT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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