MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
all indicator bulbs loosing colour
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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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R54 GUM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 R54 GUM, 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 R54 GUM registered?
R54 GUM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 January 1998.
Is R54 GUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R54 GUM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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