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R953 AJC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,604 mi
Last recorded41,604 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 AJC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 41,604 miles

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

Front o/s mirror cracked

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear no visable bsau

Rear side stand bush worn

Pass 23 May 2016 39,561 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 39,561 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 35,241 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 34,580 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 34,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,689 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,040 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 24,040 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,415 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,504 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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R953 AJC 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 R953 AJC, 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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R953 AJC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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