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R35 ALA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,286 mi
Last recorded34,286 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 ALA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 34,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 34,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 32,773 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 31,486 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 29,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 29,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 27,095 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,574 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,407 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 21,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,656 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2006 20,656 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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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R35 ALA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R35 ALA, 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 R35 ALA registered?

R35 ALA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R35 ALA safe to buy?

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