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R914 VFJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,536 mi
Last recorded19,536 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 VFJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 19,536 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 19,534 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 19,014 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 18,945 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 18,247 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 18,247 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,794 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 17,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,526 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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R914 VFJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R914 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R914 VFJ registered?

R914 VFJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R914 VFJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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