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R237 PVK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,051 mi
Last recorded28,051 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 PVK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 28,051 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 27,949 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 27,360 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 26,777 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 26,424 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 26,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 24,825 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,378 miles

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

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

clutch and brake fluid dirty.

slight bind on front brake

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,358 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 20,126 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 18,671 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,560 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,057 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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R237 PVK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R237 PVK, 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 R237 PVK registered?

R237 PVK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R237 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 PVK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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