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R852 MFL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,840 mi
Last recorded35,840 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 MFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 35,840 miles

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired one tail lamp bulb not working (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 35,806 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired one tail lamp bulb not working (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 35,727 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front spindle incorrectly fitted (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective gear lever insecure - mounting loose ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 35,650 miles

Brake component modification unsafe component catching in rear brake caliper (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock clutch master cylinder catching fairing assembly (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure rubber perished / splitting (6.2.12 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 32,246 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 32,220 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted rear hose clips missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 26,342 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc centre (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 26,335 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 25,039 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,081 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 22,081 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 21,618 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,806 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 18,706 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,504 miles

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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R852 MFL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R852 MFL, 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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R852 MFL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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