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R122 ADP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,597 mi
Last recorded30,597 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 ADP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 30,597 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 30,270 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 30,240 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort +/ - 20 KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever excess travel, soft and notchy

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 29,913 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever very soft and long travel

Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,588 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear slight play in cush drive rubbers (sprocket carrier)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 29,581 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear slight play in cush drive rubbers (sprocket carrier)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 29,336 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 29,095 miles

Offside Front brake lever excess travel, soft operation

Fail 13 Aug 2021 29,090 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front brake caliper may be leaking

Offside Front brake lever excess travel, soft operation

Pass 26 Aug 2020 28,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

clutch and brake levers bent

Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,153 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

clutch fluid very low

Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,085 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,048 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 25,048 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 22,425 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 May 2007 22,425 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 19,219 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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R122 ADP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R122 ADP, 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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R122 ADP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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