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R42 XBC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,990 mi
Last recorded17,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 XBC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 17,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,673 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 17,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,980 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 15,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 3 May 2013 14,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 May 2012 13,557 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,509 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 11,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,975 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,708 miles

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 XBC 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

R42 XBC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R42 XBC safe to buy?

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