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R207 BUX

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,785 mi
Last recorded26,785 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 BUX
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 26,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 26,313 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 25,729 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 25,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,435 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 25,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 24,985 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 24,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 24,680 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 24,680 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 24,469 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,024 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,778 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 23,775 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2007 23,447 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,761 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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R207 BUX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R207 BUX, 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 R207 BUX registered?

R207 BUX is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R207 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 BUX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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