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R240 VSJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,399 mi
Last recorded43,399 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 VSJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,399 miles

offside bar end missing

offside rear exhaust rivets loose

rear tyre worn low

Fail 25 May 2018 43,391 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside bar end missing

offside rear exhaust rivets loose

rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 May 2017 33,230 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,765 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 29,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 2,448 miles

Offside Inner Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 21,126 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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R240 VSJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R240 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

R240 VSJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R240 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 VSJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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