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R456 MFH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,883 mi
Last recorded37,883 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 MFH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,883 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 37,695 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,177 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 27,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,830 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 27,830 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 25,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 25,633 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 25,626 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 23,279 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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R456 MFH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R456 MFH, 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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R456 MFH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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