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R201 DNF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,936 mi
Last recorded35,936 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 DNF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 35,936 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 35,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 34,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,941 miles

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

cush drive rubbers worn

Fail 27 Jun 2019 33,941 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,289 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,911 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,103 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,598 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlight beam deflecter was fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,577 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,967 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,453 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,426 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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R201 DNF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R201 DNF, 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 R201 DNF registered?

R201 DNF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R201 DNF safe to buy?

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