MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Fork seal covers perishing
Front Manifold/header join corroded
slight oil leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
bolt broken on nearside rear foot rest
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
bolt broken on nearside rear foot rest
rear nearside foot rest bolt missing from bracket
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear nearside foot rest bolt missing from bracket
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Oil leak
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Oil leak
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R509 NBU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 NBU, 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 NBU registered?
R509 NBU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 June 1998.
Is R509 NBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R509 NBU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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