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R124 WHL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,305 mi
Last recorded34,305 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 WHL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 34,305 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 33,899 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 33,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 33,059 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 33,059 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 21,659 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 21,368 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,156 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 13,092 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 12,900 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 12,900 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 11,657 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 11,657 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,547 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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R124 WHL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R124 WHL, 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 R124 WHL registered?

R124 WHL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R124 WHL safe to buy?

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