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R978 FRO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,393 mi
Last recorded31,393 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 FRO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 May 2022 31,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 31,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,936 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,102 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 24,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,746 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,524 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,167 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front left indicator lense not fitted correctly

Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,169 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,928 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,817 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,664 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,271 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,035 miles

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

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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R978 FRO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R978 FRO, 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 R978 FRO registered?

R978 FRO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R978 FRO safe to buy?

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