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R381 VSL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,551 mi
Last recorded25,551 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 VSL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,551 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 25,533 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 22,142 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,060 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,852 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,829 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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R381 VSL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R381 VSL, 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 R381 VSL registered?

R381 VSL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R381 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 VSL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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