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R998 YLL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,048 mi
Last recorded58,048 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 YLL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear seat cover slightly insecure

Pass 29 May 2014 55,322 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

reg plate slightly small

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,005 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 54,005 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,527 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 May 2011 52,188 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 52,184 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 48,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,649 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 48,649 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2008 47,160 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 47,154 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,055 miles

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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R998 YLL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R998 YLL, 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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R998 YLL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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