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R216 EOW

1998 Honda VTR1000

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,386 mi
Last recorded15,386 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 EOW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 15,386 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 14,571 miles

Front Steering head bearings slightly notchy when wheel raised

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 14,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 13,958 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged age related crack at base car valve fitted (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracked at base car valve fitted (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 13,247 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 12,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 11,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,310 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 8,304 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 3,579 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 3,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,924 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 2,068 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R216 EOW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R216 EOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R216 EOW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R216 EOW safe to buy?

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