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R954 TKV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,493 mi
Last recorded65,493 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 TKV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 65,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,232 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 59,219 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2014 53,754 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 43,816 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 43,816 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2012 41,586 miles

drive chain locking device in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,827 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 37,686 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,858 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 31,798 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,418 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,764 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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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.

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