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R727 DRE

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,767 mi
Last recorded51,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 DRE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,767 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 51,723 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 51,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 51,512 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,473 miles

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

left and right front fork dust seals perished

Fail 16 Jun 2014 51,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,641 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 48,641 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,183 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 47,183 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,555 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,337 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 34,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,575 miles

headlamp has mask

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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R727 DRE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R727 DRE, 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 R727 DRE registered?

R727 DRE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R727 DRE safe to buy?

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