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R248 YOV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,625 mi
Last recorded25,625 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 YOV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 25,625 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 25,625 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 25,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 23,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 23,414 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,758 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,926 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear suspension has reduced damping effect

Pass 24 May 2019 19,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 19,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,043 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 19,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,609 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,606 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 17,602 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 17,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,478 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 17,472 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,379 miles

Front sterring head bearings are slightly notchey. †slight weep fron fork seals. †Tyres are worn

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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R248 YOV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R248 YOV, 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 R248 YOV registered?

R248 YOV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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