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R23 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,712 mi
Last recorded23,712 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 23,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 22,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 20,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 18,962 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 18,962 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 18,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 17,884 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 17,861 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2017 16,990 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 14,996 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 11,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 11,180 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 11,180 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 11,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 11,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,687 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,890 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,238 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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R23 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R23 VTR, 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 R23 VTR registered?

R23 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R23 VTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 VTR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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