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R776 BTU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,109 mi
Last recorded61,109 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 BTU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,109 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,910 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 57,910 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,981 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,981 miles

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,488 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear wheel hugger insecure

front brake lever has more travel than normal but does not affect brake performance excessively

nail/foreign objects in rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,666 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 45,666 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,101 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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R776 BTU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R776 BTU, 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 R776 BTU registered?

R776 BTU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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