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R772 XPX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

8,909 mi
Last recorded8,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 XPX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2024 8,909 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned pivot very worn (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 6,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 6,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 4,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 1,876 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 1,876 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 1 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,170 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,332 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 36,293 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,111 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,578 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 34,577 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 28,008 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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R772 XPX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R772 XPX, 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 R772 XPX registered?

R772 XPX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 March 1998.

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