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R468 AHE

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,596 mi
Last recorded27,596 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 AHE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 27,596 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 27,596 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

clutch fluid low

Pass 17 Jul 2019 27,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 27,324 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2017 27,036 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 27,032 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Clutch fluid low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,764 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,476 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 15,476 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,311 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 12,311 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2008 11,407 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 10,944 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,683 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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R468 AHE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R468 AHE, 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 R468 AHE registered?

R468 AHE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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