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R640 SLB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,736 mi
Last recorded16,736 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 SLB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 16,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,623 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 16,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 14,275 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 14,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,055 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 14,037 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 13,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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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R640 SLB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R640 SLB, 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 R640 SLB registered?

R640 SLB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R640 SLB safe to buy?

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