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R861 EJL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,942 mi
Last recorded20,942 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 EJL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 20,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 20,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 20,508 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 20,422 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 20,399 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 19,743 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 19,374 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 19,027 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 18,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,702 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,360 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,807 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,187 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 14,187 miles

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

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

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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R861 EJL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R861 EJL, 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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R861 EJL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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