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R928 FBU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,106 mi
Last recorded36,106 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 FBU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,106 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,033 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 33,033 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,881 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 31,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,738 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,738 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,710 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 29,710 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,593 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,442 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,109 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 19,109 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,480 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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R928 FBU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R928 FBU, 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 R928 FBU registered?

R928 FBU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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