MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Position lamp damaged but function not impaired one tail lamp bulb not working (4.2.1 (b))
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))
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 ()
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))
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
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))
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))
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)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R852 MFL safe to buy?
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