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R118 PAS

1998 Honda VTR1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,286 mi
Last recorded40,286 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 PAS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 40,286 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,062 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,766 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 39,703 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,315 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 May 2018 38,815 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play on top race (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 38,252 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 37,487 miles

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

Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2015 36,971 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 36,971 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,133 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,430 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,573 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,638 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 31,578 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,147 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,330 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 24,724 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 24,724 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R118 PAS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 PAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R118 PAS is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R118 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 PAS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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