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R424 WAM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,468 mi
Last recorded26,468 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 WAM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 26,468 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 23,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 May 2012 23,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 6 May 2010 23,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,756 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 18,741 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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R424 WAM 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 71.4%.

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 R424 WAM, 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 R424 WAM registered?

R424 WAM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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