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N444 PON

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,935 mi
Last recorded26,935 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 PON
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 26,935 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear link to swing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 26,935 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear link to swing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 26,555 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 26,555 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 26,234 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 26,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 24,730 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,759 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 15,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,648 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 13,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 11,675 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 10,003 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 9,969 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 9,095 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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N444 PON is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N444 PON, 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 N444 PON registered?

N444 PON is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for N444 PON shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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