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R843 EKP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,747 mi
Last recorded48,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 EKP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,514 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,168 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 27,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 33,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 30,892 miles

fairing not fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,683 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 29,333 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 103,557 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 103,557 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,483 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,660 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,501 miles

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

slight fluctuations front brake readings

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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R843 EKP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R843 EKP, 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 R843 EKP registered?

R843 EKP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R843 EKP safe to buy?

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