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R89 KKO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,829 mi
Last recorded39,829 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 KKO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2016 39,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,671 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 39,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,069 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,672 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,672 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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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R89 KKO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R89 KKO, 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 R89 KKO registered?

R89 KKO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R89 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 KKO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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