MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn All rear suspension linkage need replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly throttle does not return on right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Fairing insecure N/S
Front brake touches fairing on right lock
Side stand wire needs securing
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
drive chain locking device in poor condition
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
exhaust loose
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
exhaust loose
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R954 TKV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R954 TKV, 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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R954 TKV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R954 TKV safe to buy?
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