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R228 ORF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,245 mi
Last recorded19,245 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 ORF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 19,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,952 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 18,952 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,206 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 18,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 17,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,832 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,216 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 14,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 12,995 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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R228 ORF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R228 ORF, 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 R228 ORF registered?

R228 ORF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R228 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 ORF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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