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R890 GBA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,673 mi
Last recorded29,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 GBA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,673 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 29,656 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 29,065 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,136 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 27,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 27,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 26,599 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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R890 GBA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R890 GBA, 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 R890 GBA registered?

R890 GBA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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