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R69 RAD

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,315 mi
Last recorded42,315 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 RAD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,315 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 41,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

gear linkage loose/worn

Fail 4 Jun 2021 41,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

gear linkage loose/worn

Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,495 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension very hard

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 38,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,408 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,357 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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R69 RAD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R69 RAD, 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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R69 RAD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R69 RAD safe to buy?

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