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R135 CVG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,436 mi
Last recorded40,436 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 CVG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 40,436 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 39,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,815 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 36,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 35,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,742 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,991 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 31,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,059 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 27,979 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 27,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 27,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,010 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2008 24,493 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 19,985 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R135 CVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R135 CVG, 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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R135 CVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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