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R669 CNF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,156 mi
Last recorded70,156 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 CNF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,156 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,252 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 61,100 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,176 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 46,176 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,245 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated front cylinder where it enters the head has bolt snapped off (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

chain guard missing

front brake hoses chaff on full lock slightly

headlamp mask fitted

the rear inner brake pad appears to be worn slightly low

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 38,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,099 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 35,330 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,634 miles

cust swopped n plate on test

Fail 24 Apr 2010 32,634 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

cust swopped n plate on test

Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,319 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 27,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 26,531 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,735 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R669 CNF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R669 CNF, 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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R669 CNF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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