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R771 RGC

1998 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,793 mi
Last recorded91,793 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 RGC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 91,793 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 91,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 91,537 miles

Rear brake calliper slider seals missing

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 44,645 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Caliper slider seal missing

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 44,645 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Caliper slider seal missing

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,823 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,756 miles

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

headlight mask fitted to remove kick up to offside front

Fail 19 Mar 2018 42,756 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,444 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,642 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

aftermarket rear light/indicator cluster

aftermarket silencers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2016 40,642 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

aftermarket rear light/indicator cluster

aftermarket silencers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 40,182 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

aftermarket rear lights and indicators

aftermarket silencers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 40,170 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

aftermarket rear lights and indicators

aftermarket silencers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2013 38,666 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

aftermarket l.e.d rear light and indicators plus assy loose

aftermarket silencers

drive chain a little slack

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,666 miles

aftermarket l.e.d rear light and indicators plus assy loose

aftermarket silencers

drive chain a little slack

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,301 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,157 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,306 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,323 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R771 RGC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R771 RGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R771 RGC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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