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R729 VLR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,685 mi
Last recorded44,685 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 VLR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 44,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,412 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. offside rim (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 41,412 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. offside rim (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 May 2017 41,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,480 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

indicator switch is intermitent

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,193 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 37,172 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,572 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,164 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 29,133 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Sep 2008 18,820 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,820 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 9,636 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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R729 VLR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R729 VLR, 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 R729 VLR registered?

R729 VLR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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