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R82 FBU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,879 mi
Last recorded69,879 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 FBU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 69,879 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

pass light sticking on after use

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,107 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,005 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,127 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,466 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,669 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,669 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 50,512 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 47,035 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

head lamp patern slightly out

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,346 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 35,343 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 35,343 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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R82 FBU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R82 FBU, 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 R82 FBU registered?

R82 FBU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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