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R39 XAM

1998 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,918 mi
Last recorded36,918 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 XAM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,918 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,682 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 7 Aug 2014 36,675 miles

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

tank loose

Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 83,461 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2012 83,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 82,077 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,071 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

off side front footrest bracket cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2010 82,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,922 miles

Chain guard missing

off side front foot rest has an air line fracture and requires replacment as soon as possible

rear drive chain slightly dry of lubricaition

Fail 1 Sep 2009 80,890 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Pass 13 May 2008 73,282 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R39 XAM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R39 XAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R39 XAM registered?

R39 XAM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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