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R270 LWO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,137 mi
Last recorded27,137 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 LWO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,137 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,660 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 26,660 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 21,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 21,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 21,499 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 20,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 15,999 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 9,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 8,172 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R270 LWO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R270 LWO, 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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R270 LWO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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