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R271 DCL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,953 mi
Last recorded31,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 DCL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 31,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 30,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 29,949 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 29,941 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,859 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,376 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 26,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,376 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,819 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,796 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 22,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 20,210 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 20,210 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,634 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 3,642 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
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R271 DCL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R271 DCL, 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 R271 DCL registered?

R271 DCL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R271 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 DCL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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