MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Direction indicator not working all 4 (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
indicators slightly fast,front mudguard is split.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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R289 TKV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R289 TKV, 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 R289 TKV registered?
R289 TKV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R289 TKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R289 TKV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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