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R788 GAA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,790 mi
Last recorded34,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 GAA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 34,790 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 30,329 miles

Central Lower Very small fracture to the hanger bracket

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 29,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 29,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 29,599 miles

Nearside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 29,596 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 28,501 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,539 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,341 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,009 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,795 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 23,699 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 23,194 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,500 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,548 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,478 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 16,546 miles

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

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 GAA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R788 GAA registered?

R788 GAA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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