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R705 STS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,288 mi
Last recorded12,288 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 STS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 12,288 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 12,221 miles

aftermarket exhausts fitted

main beam switch

Fail 12 May 2017 12,207 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

aftermarket exhausts fitted

main beam switch

Pass 2 May 2012 11,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 11,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 11,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

after market exhausts fitted

chain grease on underside

Pass 8 May 2007 9,305 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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R705 STS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R705 STS, 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 R705 STS registered?

R705 STS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R705 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 STS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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