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R37 RRS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,882 mi
Last recorded38,882 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 RRS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 38,882 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 38,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,623 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 34,565 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,555 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 30,133 miles

drive chain needs adjustment

Fail 8 Feb 2014 30,133 miles

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

drive chain needs adjustment

Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,928 miles

front brake fluid dirty.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 27,927 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brake fluid dirty.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,164 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,811 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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R37 RRS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R37 RRS, 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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R37 RRS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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