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R440 NFL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,943 mi
Last recorded16,943 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 NFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 16,943 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 16,556 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 16,414 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 16,410 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 15,997 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 15,721 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 13,967 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,703 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,265 miles

rear tyre squaring up

Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,949 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 11,339 miles

exhaust blow - temporary repair - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 5 Dec 2009 11,332 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,689 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 7,573 miles

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

Front and rear brake fluid dark-requires replacement

Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,472 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,324 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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R440 NFL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R440 NFL, 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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R440 NFL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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