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R730 ORU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,437 mi
Last recorded27,437 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 ORU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 27,437 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 27,355 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,398 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 26,389 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 26,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 26,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2016 26,033 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,589 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,675 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2011 24,675 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 15,727 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,673 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 14,409 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 14,384 miles

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

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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R730 ORU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R730 ORU, 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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R730 ORU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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