MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has a crack & clamp corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
only 50% of rear lamp working
one of the pair not working
Centre Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside rear tail light bulb is out
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside rear tail light bulb is out
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R40 CSB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R40 CSB, 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 R40 CSB registered?
R40 CSB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R40 CSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R40 CSB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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