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R68 HJO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,096 mi
Last recorded46,096 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 HJO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,096 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

front exhaust flange corroded

slight play rear suspension linkage

Fail 14 Apr 2018 46,096 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

front exhaust flange corroded

slight play rear suspension linkage

Pass 29 Mar 2016 4,468 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 4,462 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside bar end insecure

front wiring insecure around forks

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,856 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 2,806 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 2,053 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 131 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 131 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 44,527 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 44,527 miles

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 24,231 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,042 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,500 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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R68 HJO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R68 HJO, 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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R68 HJO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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