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R891 WWR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,179 mi
Last recorded35,179 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 WWR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 35,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 35,137 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,089 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 30,089 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,195 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 28,195 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 25,510 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 24,055 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 24,055 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,652 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,236 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,882 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2008 17,882 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,737 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,925 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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R891 WWR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R891 WWR, 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 R891 WWR registered?

R891 WWR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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