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R866 FEX

1998 Honda Vtr

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,374 mi
Last recorded69,374 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr27,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 FEX
MakeHonda
ModelVtr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 69,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,250 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 69,250 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,847 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,156 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 27,380 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,825 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,532 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 May 2009 21,727 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,617 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 17,274 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 17,091 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr?

Based on 2,106 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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R866 FEX is a 1998 Honda Vtr in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 27,521 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 Vtr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R866 FEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vtr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R866 FEX registered?

R866 FEX is a 1998 Honda Vtr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R866 FEX safe to buy?

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