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R981 RPY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,238 mi
Last recorded16,238 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 RPY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 16,238 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 16,238 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 15,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 15,310 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 15,310 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 4 May 2016 14,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 12,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 12,313 miles

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 14 May 2011 11,839 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 11,665 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 11,665 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 10,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,344 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 9,344 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R981 RPY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R981 RPY, 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 R981 RPY registered?

R981 RPY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R981 RPY safe to buy?

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