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R460 RNL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,999 mi
Last recorded46,999 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 RNL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 46,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,916 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,553 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 33,227 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 33,227 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 31,327 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 25,875 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 23,782 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 21,160 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,160 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,897 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 16,897 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,400 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 16,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,901 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 14,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,128 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 12,346 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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R460 RNL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R460 RNL, 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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R460 RNL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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