CarVerify

Free Car Check

R196 NBU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,841 mi
Last recorded44,841 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 NBU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,841 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch fluid is low

Pass 1 May 2019 43,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 42,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,397 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,690 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,278 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,206 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,692 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 11,678 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R196 NBU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R196 NBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R196 NBU?

You can check the full history of R196 NBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R196 NBU registered?

R196 NBU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R196 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 NBU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R196 NBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R196 NBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.