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R509 HPN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,788 mi
Last recorded31,788 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 HPN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 31,788 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 31,788 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,245 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 30,695 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,161 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,021 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 27,021 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

one of two stop lamp bulbs inoperative

one of two tail lamp bulbs inoperative

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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R509 HPN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R509 HPN, 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 R509 HPN registered?

R509 HPN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R509 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 HPN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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