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R42 ALA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,244 mi
Last recorded59,244 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 ALA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 59,244 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 57,358 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 57,356 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,702 miles

front brake lightly binding

rear brake lightly binding

Fail 18 Apr 2009 56,698 miles

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.

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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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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R42 ALA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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