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R712 BTU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,895 mi
Last recorded45,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 BTU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,895 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 45,895 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Chain guard insecure hugger insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,417 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,510 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 44,510 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,016 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,016 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,569 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 40,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,901 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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R712 BTU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R712 BTU, 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 R712 BTU registered?

R712 BTU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R712 BTU safe to buy?

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