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R242 HPU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,843 mi
Last recorded19,843 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 HPU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 19,843 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 19,836 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,357 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 17,099 miles

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

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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R242 HPU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R242 HPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R242 HPU registered?

R242 HPU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R242 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 HPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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