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R253 RSO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,545 mi
Last recorded4,545 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 RSO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 4,545 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,715 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 48,069 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 48,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 4,009 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 40,089 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,972 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 34,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 32,405 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 31,297 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 29,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 25,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 21,541 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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R253 RSO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R253 RSO, 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 R253 RSO registered?

R253 RSO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R253 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 RSO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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