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R948 GBW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,931 mi
Last recorded44,931 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 GBW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 44,931 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 44,313 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 44,313 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 42,958 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 42,401 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,973 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,519 miles

Rear Foreign body in tyre

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Clamp broke (7.1.1.c)

Play in Cush drive

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 36,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,345 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 32,277 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,388 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,527 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,184 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 28,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,091 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,968 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,869 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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R948 GBW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R948 GBW, 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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R948 GBW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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