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R228 NVO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,385 mi
Last recorded31,385 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 NVO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 31,385 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 29,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 27,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 26,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 26,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,822 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,662 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,450 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,897 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 23,884 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 23,437 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 22,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,258 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,390 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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R228 NVO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R228 NVO, 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 R228 NVO registered?

R228 NVO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R228 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 NVO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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