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R887 DRJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,898 mi
Last recorded30,898 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 DRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,898 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,541 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 28,524 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,621 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,455 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 22,455 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,611 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 17,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 11,975 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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R887 DRJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R887 DRJ, 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 R887 DRJ registered?

R887 DRJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R887 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 DRJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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