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R779 PHN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,764 mi
Last recorded19,764 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 PHN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,751 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 19,751 miles

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,258 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,513 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,828 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,306 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2008 13,331 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,963 miles

rear brake pedal bent.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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R779 PHN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R779 PHN, 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 R779 PHN registered?

R779 PHN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R779 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 PHN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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