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R893 NJT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 NJT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

daytime mot ,no lights or switches fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2020

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

daytime mot ,no lights or switches fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

daytime mot,

Pass 19 Apr 2018

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

no lights fitted at time of test daylight certificate only

Pass 28 Jul 2016

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2016

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2015

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Aug 2014

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake hose clamp loose

number plate loose

Pass 31 Jul 2013

only usedduring daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibilty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 27,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 26,858 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn.

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,500 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,251 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,775 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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R893 NJT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R893 NJT, 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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R893 NJT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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