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R812 URB

1998 Honda Vtr

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,323 mi
Last recorded11,323 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr27,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 URB
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 11,323 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 11,323 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,887 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 10,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,324 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 7,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 6,717 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 5,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 5,408 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 848 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear seat cowling insecure.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 847 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear seat cowling insecure.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 757 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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R812 URB is a 1998 Honda Vtr in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 27,521 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R812 URB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vtr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R812 URB registered?

R812 URB is a 1998 Honda Vtr, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R812 URB safe to buy?

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