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R447 BMB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,454 mi
Last recorded39,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 BMB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,244 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 39,092 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,492 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,507 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,282 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,282 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 34,659 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,788 miles

clonk from front suspension no sign of any freeplay

Pass 22 Nov 2008 32,729 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,705 miles

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,154 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 26,154 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R447 BMB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R447 BMB, 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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R447 BMB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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