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R346 UFR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

26,525 mi
Last recorded26,525 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 UFR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 26,525 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 26,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear brake pads corroded

Rear Rear light loose

Pass 12 Oct 2022 26,426 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear light lens slightly loose

Pass 19 Jan 2022 26,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,297 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 26,284 miles

Stop lamp not working on control number 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 26,183 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,093 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm to linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 25,927 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Oct 2016 25,915 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,507 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))

front side light does not illuminate.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 25,489 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front side light does not illuminate.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,032 miles

Rear brake pads are getting close to the minimum requirement.

Rear fairing is loose but does not appear to be in a position to fall off.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 20,759 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,523 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 19,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,582 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 17,582 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 11,521 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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R346 UFR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R346 UFR, 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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R346 UFR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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