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R25 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,067 mi
Last recorded43,067 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 43,067 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Throttle operation stiff

Fail 6 Aug 2025 43,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle jamming at right hand lock / cable routed poorly and hitting fairing (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 41,284 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 41,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 40,405 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 40,405 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 39,455 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 39,455 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,806 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 36,289 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,067 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 22,067 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,939 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 18,103 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 18,101 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R25 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R25 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 R25 VTR registered?

R25 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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