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R788 FBA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,752 mi
Last recorded43,752 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 FBA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,752 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 41,044 miles

Central Rear REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED IN CENTRE

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front FRONT TYRE HAS TACK IN.

Fail 1 May 2018 41,044 miles

Central Rear REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED IN CENTRE

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front FRONT TYRE HAS TACK IN.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,683 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 37,683 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied front brake lever touches fairing on o/s lock (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,650 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 26,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,074 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,003 miles

exhaust system not bs stamped

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,440 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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R788 FBA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R788 FBA, 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 R788 FBA registered?

R788 FBA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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