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R801 CKO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,119 mi
Last recorded38,119 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 CKO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,119 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 38,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 31,179 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 31,179 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 29,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,120 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 25,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,854 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2006 24,730 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 May 2006 24,730 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R801 CKO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R801 CKO, 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 R801 CKO registered?

R801 CKO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R801 CKO safe to buy?

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