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R953 MGP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,433 mi
Last recorded26,433 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 MGP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,385 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,129 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 25,129 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 22,969 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 22,969 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,327 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 MGP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGP, 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 R953 MGP registered?

R953 MGP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R953 MGP safe to buy?

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