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R459 SAS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,629 mi
Last recorded57,629 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 SAS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 57,629 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 57,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,524 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 55,798 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,127 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,016 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 49,810 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 47,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 44,438 miles

rear tyre plugged

Pass 28 Apr 2007 43,498 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,187 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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R459 SAS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R459 SAS, 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 R459 SAS registered?

R459 SAS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R459 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 SAS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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