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R701 DNB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,235 mi
Last recorded38,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 DNB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 38,235 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 38,235 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre Valve Slightly Perrished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,509 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,529 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 36,479 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,265 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 33,174 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,402 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 26,217 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,202 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,862 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 25,862 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2006 24,887 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R701 DNB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R701 DNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R701 DNB registered?

R701 DNB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R701 DNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 DNB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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