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R839 KUF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,760 mi
Last recorded44,760 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 KUF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,797 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 42,686 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 38,745 miles

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear lamp slightly loose

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,261 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake binding slightly/rear suspension linkage squeeking(dry bearings)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,748 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 27,748 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,054 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 27,049 miles

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 25,054 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R839 KUF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R839 KUF, 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 R839 KUF registered?

R839 KUF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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