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R798 XDC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,570 mi
Last recorded64,570 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 XDC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 60,449 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 60,419 miles

Brake component insecure both flexi pipes (1.1.21 (c))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,820 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,198 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 56,198 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 54,773 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,380 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,844 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,875 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 35,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,163 miles

Exhaust baffle fitted at time of test.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,157 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 30,157 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R798 XDC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R798 XDC, 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 R798 XDC registered?

R798 XDC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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