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R228 PHG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,045 mi
Last recorded59,045 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 PHG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,045 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 53,198 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 52,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 52,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 51,502 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 50,529 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 50,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake component modification unsafe caliper appears to have fluid leak at the piston (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

front lever spongy

Pass 12 May 2018 49,646 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 48,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,208 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2016 48,208 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,654 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 46,595 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 46,557 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,191 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,665 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,863 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,232 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 PHG 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 73.9%.

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 R228 PHG, 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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R228 PHG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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