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R896 NEG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,580 mi
Last recorded37,580 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 NEG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 37,580 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,422 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,926 miles

Front clutch master cylinder slightly low

Front foot rest rubbers slightly worn

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,195 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,069 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 20,069 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 20,031 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,031 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,948 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,804 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,410 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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R896 NEG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R896 NEG, 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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R896 NEG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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