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R143 SUT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,425 mi
Last recorded5,425 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 SUT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 5,425 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 5,420 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 5,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 5,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 4,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 4,707 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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R143 SUT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R143 SUT, 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 R143 SUT registered?

R143 SUT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R143 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 SUT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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