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R396 KUF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 KUF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025
Pass 20 Jul 2024
Pass 3 Jul 2023
Fail 3 Jul 2023

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022
Pass 12 Nov 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 40,339 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,688 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 37,688 miles

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

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,820 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,958 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 35,883 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust pipe cracked at splitter

Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,591 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 32,202 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 30,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,380 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,841 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 29,841 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 May 2007 28,757 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,464 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,990 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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R396 KUF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R396 KUF, 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 R396 KUF registered?

R396 KUF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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