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R236 AKO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,529 mi
Last recorded54,529 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 AKO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 54,529 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wear on cush drive rubbers in rear hub can be felt when rear sprocket is rocked forward and backward.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,178 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 54,178 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,230 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,278 miles

Rear LED rearlamp fitted, indicator,brake and rearlamp.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 48,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 48,233 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 47,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 45,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,570 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,301 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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R236 AKO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R236 AKO, 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 R236 AKO registered?

R236 AKO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R236 AKO safe to buy?

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