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R708 TYD

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,827 mi
Last recorded20,827 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 TYD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 19,515 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,488 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 16,479 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,799 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 13,792 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 13,792 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 12,756 miles

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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R708 TYD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R708 TYD, 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 R708 TYD registered?

R708 TYD is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R708 TYD safe to buy?

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