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R558 CBP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,937 mi
Last recorded34,937 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 CBP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 34,937 miles

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

Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose Dry and rusty, also rubbing against exhaust (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 34,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 12 May 2020 34,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,050 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 29,049 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Lower Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 24,321 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 24,321 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 24,170 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,640 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 19,433 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,305 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,236 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,422 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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R558 CBP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R558 CBP, 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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R558 CBP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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