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B2 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,219 mi
Last recorded38,219 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 38,219 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 38,219 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,690 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 37,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 36,799 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 36,611 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 36,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,020 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 36,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front footrest shortened

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 35,228 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front footrest shortened

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 35,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 35,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 31,952 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,549 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,174 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,767 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2010 25,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,249 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,603 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 13,625 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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B2 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B2 VTR, 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 B2 VTR registered?

B2 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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