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R705 UBV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,883 mi
Last recorded49,883 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 UBV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 49,883 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,198 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,873 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brakes require servicing .

front tyre tread started to wear uneven.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,064 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,051 miles

previous advisories still apply

Fail 14 Jun 2007 24,042 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,798 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

rear tyre has been repaired

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 UBV 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 88.9%.

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 R705 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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What year was R705 UBV registered?

R705 UBV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R705 UBV safe to buy?

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