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R223 MWY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,866 mi
Last recorded40,866 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 MWY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 40,866 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 40,866 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 32,640 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 31,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator light intensity reduced 40 % of leds have stopped working (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 31,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator light intensity reduced 40 % of leds have stopped working (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake light switch adjusted at station (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,764 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 28,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 26,889 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,421 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,296 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,040 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 25,620 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 24,368 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 22,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,802 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 20,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Feb 2009 20,163 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,163 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 16,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,362 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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R223 MWY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black 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 R223 MWY, 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 R223 MWY registered?

R223 MWY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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