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R989 AWP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,226 mi
Last recorded34,226 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 AWP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 34,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened small cracks started to appear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

only 50% or rear light working

Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,836 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 28,836 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 28,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 28,006 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

one rear light bulb not working

Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,432 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 26,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch fluid reservoir slightly fouling fairing on l/h steering lock, but not interfering with machine control

Fail 27 Apr 2013 25,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

clutch fluid reservoir slightly fouling fairing, but not interfering with control of machine.

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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R989 AWP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R989 AWP, 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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R989 AWP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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