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R454 AHL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 AHL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 60,490 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 60,490 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition aftermarket exhaust very noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad close to 1mm limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light rear lens opaque with age (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 60,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 60,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,093 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 57,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,202 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 53,259 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,345 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 52,345 miles

Brake hose leaking fluid Offside front brake calliper hose unions leaking under load (3.2.B4)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Offside silencer link pipe has a gasket missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,784 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,548 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 49,503 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,105 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 48,105 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 44,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,177 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,704 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,389 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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R454 AHL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R454 AHL, 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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R454 AHL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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