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R176 ECT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,770 mi
Last recorded49,770 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 ECT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 49,770 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 39,636 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 34,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 34,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 33,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,835 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 47,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 11 May 2015 47,132 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 46,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,488 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,195 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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R176 ECT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R176 ECT, 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 R176 ECT registered?

R176 ECT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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