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R944 MSS

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170 mi
Last recorded170 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 MSS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 170 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 25 Mar 2009 49,615 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 49,604 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,059 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 16,902 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 35,756 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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R944 MSS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R944 MSS, 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 R944 MSS registered?

R944 MSS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R944 MSS safe to buy?

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