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T981 RBL

1999 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,045 mi
Last recorded64,045 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda VTR1000 F22,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 RBL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,045 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,457 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,663 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 35,663 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 19,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,468 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 16,525 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 14,611 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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T981 RBL is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 22,342 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 T981 RBL, 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 27 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T981 RBL is a 1999 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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