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R654 ORB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,740 mi
Last recorded28,740 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 ORB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,740 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 28,740 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,812 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 27,186 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,892 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,438 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 26,438 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,247 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 22,650 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,205 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,750 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 16,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 14,700 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 14,700 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,273 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 13,265 miles

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

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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R654 ORB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R654 ORB, 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 R654 ORB registered?

R654 ORB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 February 1998.

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