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R201 DVR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,814 mi
Last recorded17,814 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 DVR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 17,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 17,542 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 17,538 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 17,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 16,722 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 16,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 15,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 15,362 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 15,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 14,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 13,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 13,373 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 12,119 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 10,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,178 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,860 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 9,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre valve split

Fail 26 Mar 2010 9,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear tyre valve split

Pass 17 Sep 2008 8,351 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 7,598 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 6,786 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 DVR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R201 DVR, 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

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What year was R201 DVR registered?

R201 DVR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R201 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 DVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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