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R857 VYB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,096 mi
Last recorded31,096 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 VYB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,096 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 31,096 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,029 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,487 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,737 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 28,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,986 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,745 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,101 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 23,101 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 21,485 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,485 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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R857 VYB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R857 VYB, 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 R857 VYB registered?

R857 VYB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R857 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 VYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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