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R279 ORC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,783 mi
Last recorded36,783 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 ORC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,188 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 34,107 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,165 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,022 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 28,020 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 25,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 25,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,744 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 18,691 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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R279 ORC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R279 ORC, 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 R279 ORC registered?

R279 ORC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R279 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 ORC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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