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R531 UAG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,880 mi
Last recorded34,880 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 UAG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,880 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 34,857 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension swing arm contacts L/H exhaust silencer when compressed - witness marks on side of swing arm (2.4.A.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake brake disc has run out (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s fitted wrong way around (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake Slight run out on rear disc (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 33,980 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 32,905 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 32,881 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,994 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,691 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,157 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 18,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,327 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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R531 UAG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow 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 R531 UAG, 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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R531 UAG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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