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R726 SFT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,777 mi
Last recorded29,777 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 SFT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,777 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 29,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,712 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 26,946 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 26,939 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,493 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,184 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 14,814 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 14,793 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,943 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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R726 SFT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black 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 R726 SFT, 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 R726 SFT registered?

R726 SFT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R726 SFT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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