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R240 PVK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,550 mi
Last recorded34,550 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 PVK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 34,550 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 31,197 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 31,197 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,716 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 27,715 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 27,715 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,470 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 2,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 25,979 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 25,979 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2010 23,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 23,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,202 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 21,202 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2008 19,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,290 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,823 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 16,823 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear 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)

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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R240 PVK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R240 PVK, 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 R240 PVK registered?

R240 PVK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R240 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 PVK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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