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R60 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,248 mi
Last recorded37,248 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 37,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 8 May 2021 37,248 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen on offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 37,102 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight tight parts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play mono link (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play mono linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 33,015 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,064 miles

1 of 2 rear lamp bulbs not working

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 30,064 miles

1 of 2 rear lamp bulbs not working

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 28,620 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,830 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 25,830 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,424 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 29 May 2009 22,404 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 19,020 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R60 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R60 VTR, 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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R60 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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