MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch fluid low
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Clutch fluid level low.
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Clutch fluid level low.
Drive chain dry.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?
Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R98 DHU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 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 R98 DHU, 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 29 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 R98 DHU registered?
R98 DHU is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R98 DHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R98 DHU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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