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R685 YUY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,854 mi
Last recorded32,854 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 YUY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 32,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,022 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,482 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 30,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

nearside mirror has a small piece of glass missing

number plate is incorrect size but can still be read from a distance

Pass 17 May 2013 29,602 miles

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

Numberplate incorrect size but can still be seen from considerable distance

Pass 25 May 2011 29,345 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,324 miles

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

nearside mirror broken but view still sufficient

number plate bolts slightly loose.

Pass 26 May 2009 27,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,707 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,804 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 23,796 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R685 YUY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R685 YUY, 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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R685 YUY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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