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R859 OPS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,645 mi
Last recorded21,645 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 OPS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,645 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 19,016 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 19,016 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 17,279 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 17,279 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,536 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,671 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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R859 OPS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R859 OPS, 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 R859 OPS registered?

R859 OPS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R859 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 OPS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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