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S571 RRL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,520 mi
Last recorded13,520 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 RRL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 13,520 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front brake lever has little reserve travel

gear selector slightly bent

rear brake lever slightly bent

Pass 27 Oct 2018 3,507 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 3,507 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock hitting fuel tank (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock trapping wiring or cable before hitting stop (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition downpipe (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 33,638 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 30,350 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 30,350 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 30,383 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 30,383 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 28,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,053 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,053 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,613 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,400 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 23,400 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,052 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 22,494 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,494 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
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S571 RRL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S571 RRL, 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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S571 RRL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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