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T409 FBK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,004 mi
Last recorded25,004 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT409 FBK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 25,004 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Front pipe flange (7.1.1.c)

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

Registration plate slightly delaminated

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyre nearside sidewall contaminated with oil

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 24,882 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 24,882 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,446 miles

slight notch in head race bearings.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 23,446 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

slight notch in head race bearings.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,279 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 22,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 21,092 miles

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

advise, roughness evident in headrace bearing.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 19,499 miles

Front tyre tread depth at 1.6mm

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,358 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,552 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 17,552 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 16,658 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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T409 FBK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black 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 T409 FBK, 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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T409 FBK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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