MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front indicator lens missing
Nearside exhaust mount bolt missing but not loose
exhaust front clamp corroded
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside exhaust mount bolt missing but not loose
exhaust front clamp corroded
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
engine oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R257 SLA registered?
R257 SLA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R257 SLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R257 SLA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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