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R191 NFE

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,723 mi
Last recorded61,723 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 NFE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 61,723 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 61,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 61,288 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Upper fuel filler cap seal perished,needs renewing

Fail 19 May 2025 61,283 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Upper fuel filler cap seal perished,needs renewing

Offside Front Upper bolt missing from cooling radiator.

off/side and nearside faring bracket bolts missing,faring insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,937 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R191 NFE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R191 NFE, 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 R191 NFE registered?

R191 NFE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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