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S41 RAL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,180 mi
Last recorded39,180 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 RAL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 35,560 miles

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

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

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

slight binding front brake-advise attention beforebinding becomes significant

Fail 25 Feb 2011 35,560 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

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

slight binding front brake-advise attention beforebinding becomes significant

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 27,896 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,459 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 25,459 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,838 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 17,246 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 17,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 17,216 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Centre Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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S41 RAL 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 S41 RAL, 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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What year was S41 RAL registered?

S41 RAL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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