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R231 CBP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,494 mi
Last recorded83,494 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 CBP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,494 miles

Front tyre worn

Offside front suspension fork damp

Rear tyre worn

Pass 13 Jul 2019 80,353 miles

Offside front fork/shock absorber slightly damp

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 May 2018 79,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,620 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 77,620 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,252 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 71,455 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 63,494 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 60,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,836 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,794 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 5,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 49,617 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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R231 CBP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R231 CBP, 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 R231 CBP registered?

R231 CBP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R231 CBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 CBP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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