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R61 MSS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,430 mi
Last recorded24,430 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 MSS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 24,430 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,394 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 24,285 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,094 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 24,060 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,827 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 23,794 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,646 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 12,336 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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R61 MSS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R61 MSS, 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 R61 MSS registered?

R61 MSS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R61 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 MSS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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