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R220 OUG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,290 mi
Last recorded45,290 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 OUG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 45,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 44,862 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 44,859 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 44,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 44,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 43,728 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 43,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,741 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 41,421 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 39,372 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,194 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 36,237 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 36,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 35,695 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,322 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 33,322 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,291 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 31,291 miles

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

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

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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R220 OUG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R220 OUG, 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 R220 OUG registered?

R220 OUG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R220 OUG safe to buy?

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