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R45 RMO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,337 mi
Last recorded36,337 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 RMO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 36,337 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,547 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 35,547 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 35,159 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 May 2010 28,521 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 28,521 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,016 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 23,016 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,746 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,091 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 18,091 miles

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

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

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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R45 RMO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R45 RMO, 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 R45 RMO registered?

R45 RMO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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