MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Handlebar retaining device loose clip on loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
front brake lever slightly bent
left grip slightly loose
Offside Wheel more than one fixing loose pinch bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
front brake lightly binding
rear brake lightly binding
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
front brake lightly binding
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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R42 ALA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R42 ALA, 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 R42 ALA registered?
R42 ALA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 July 1998.
Is R42 ALA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R42 ALA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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