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R115 FWC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,547 mi
Last recorded44,547 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 FWC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 44,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 44,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 44,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 May 2024 44,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2024 44,067 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 43,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cover fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,175 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 43,175 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 42,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,600 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,518 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,377 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 34,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,587 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 28,575 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,102 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,389 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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R115 FWC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow 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 R115 FWC, 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 R115 FWC registered?

R115 FWC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R115 FWC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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