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R224 WAV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,767 mi
Last recorded38,767 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 WAV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 38,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 May 2026 38,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 37,752 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2025 37,747 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 36,782 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 36,564 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 35,698 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 35,673 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 16,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 14,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 14,870 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 13,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 12,260 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 12,260 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 10,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 8,944 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 8,054 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,769 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 6,970 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R224 WAV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R224 WAV, 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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R224 WAV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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