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R780 GAA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,112 mi
Last recorded42,112 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 GAA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 42,112 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 42,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 59,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,775 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,755 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

clutch needs attention

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,131 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,985 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 46,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,045 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,939 miles

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

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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R780 GAA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R780 GAA, 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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R780 GAA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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