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R509 NBU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,004 mi
Last recorded43,004 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 NBU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 43,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,466 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 32,757 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,796 miles

Front Fork seal covers perishing

Front Manifold/header join corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 29,278 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,029 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 28,029 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 27,561 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 27,561 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear nearside foot rest bolt missing from bracket

Fail 26 May 2009 23,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2009 23,698 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,394 miles

Oil leak

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,394 miles

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2007
Fail 18 May 2007 28,864 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2006 26,644 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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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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