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R485 FAV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,888 mi
Last recorded58,888 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 FAV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 58,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2016 58,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 37,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 32,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 23,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 56,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,599 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,529 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R485 FAV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R485 FAV, 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 R485 FAV registered?

R485 FAV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R485 FAV safe to buy?

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