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R241 ETW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,209 mi
Last recorded31,209 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 ETW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 31,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 31,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 30,672 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit center of tyre monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 30,672 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit center of tyre monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 30,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,279 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 28,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,265 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,681 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,890 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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R241 ETW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R241 ETW, 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 R241 ETW registered?

R241 ETW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R241 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 ETW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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