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R271 LWO

1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,712 mi
Last recorded39,712 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 LWO
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,712 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust mounts in very rusty condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 39,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system is rotten condition

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 39,466 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Ignition Switch faulty

Oil leak on back of engine

Fail 20 Aug 2019 39,455 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Ignition Switch faulty

Oil filter very Rusty

Oil leak on back of engine

Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,360 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 38,360 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,863 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 34,276 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 34,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,765 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Rear hugger cracked but secure and not going to foul rear wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,007 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,682 miles

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

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

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

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

r/h/s tail light does not illuminate when switched on

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,377 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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R271 LWO is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,808 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 Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R271 LWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R271 LWO is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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