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R984 HAR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,608 mi
Last recorded50,608 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 HAR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,186 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 48,173 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 45,135 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 45,135 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 41,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,225 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 33,187 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 28,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,662 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,641 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 May 2010 24,913 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

waiting for info from vosa on rear lamp unit

Fail 1 May 2010 24,910 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

waiting for info from vosa on rear lamp unit

Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,240 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,623 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,433 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 17,731 miles

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

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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R984 HAR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R984 HAR, 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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R984 HAR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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