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R38 CVG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,657 mi
Last recorded30,657 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 CVG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,657 miles

exhausts noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2017 30,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 29,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 28,032 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,366 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 25,366 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,513 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 22,513 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 22,061 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,039 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,221 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 20,168 miles

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)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,831 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,170 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 14,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 12,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 11,319 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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R38 CVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R38 CVG, 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 R38 CVG registered?

R38 CVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R38 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 CVG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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