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R123 MTV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,852 mi
Last recorded21,852 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 MTV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 21,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 20,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,491 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 19,489 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,249 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,821 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,448 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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R123 MTV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R123 MTV, 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 R123 MTV registered?

R123 MTV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R123 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 MTV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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