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R678 BTU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,245 mi
Last recorded34,245 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 BTU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,245 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,795 miles

All indicators flashing slightly fast

Front light switch damaged

Front tyre worn on off side

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 31,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,056 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 28,054 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,001 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,001 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,865 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,865 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 23,812 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 23,812 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 May 2005 23,649 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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R678 BTU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black 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 R678 BTU, 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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R678 BTU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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