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R699 UBV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,671 mi
Last recorded33,671 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 UBV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 33,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 33,250 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 32,452 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 29,253 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 29,253 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,716 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 26,330 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 2,101 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Note; Front and rear brakes binding slightly. Rear suspension creaking but appears ok. Throttle grip slightly loose and a little tight.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,787 miles

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

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

front brake hose guide rubbers not sat in clamps

Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,698 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 16,698 miles

Rear 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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R699 UBV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R699 UBV, 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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R699 UBV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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