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R257 SLA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,349 mi
Last recorded55,349 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 SLA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,349 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 55,344 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,114 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,532 miles

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,190 miles

Nearside exhaust mount bolt missing but not loose

exhaust front clamp corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2018 45,170 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside exhaust mount bolt missing but not loose

exhaust front clamp corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,772 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,930 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,786 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,235 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 19,992 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 19,992 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,198 miles

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

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

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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R257 SLA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R257 SLA, 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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R257 SLA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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