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R989 VOC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,022 mi
Last recorded28,022 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 VOC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 28,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,765 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,600 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 40,600 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,285 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 38,960 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,960 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,121 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,844 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 27,704 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,414 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,341 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2006 22,176 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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R989 VOC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOC, 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 VOC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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