MOT Status
ValidMileage
37,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
r/h fork seal leaking slightly
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
r/h fork seal leaking slightly
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
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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R878 EJL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 R878 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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What year was R878 EJL registered?
R878 EJL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 March 1998.
Is R878 EJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R878 EJL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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