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R783 DNF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,679 mi
Last recorded47,679 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 DNF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 47,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 37,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 90,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,808 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 85,808 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,969 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 75,969 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,713 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Apr 2009 58,713 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,893 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 32,661 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R783 DNF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R783 DNF, 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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R783 DNF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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