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R715 AAY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,262 mi
Last recorded51,262 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 AAY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 51,262 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,175 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2013 51,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,269 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,751 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 40,751 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,288 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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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R715 AAY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R715 AAY, 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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R715 AAY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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