CarVerify

Free Car Check

R266 KAP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,323 mi
Last recorded28,323 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 KAP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 28,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 27,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,217 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 27,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 25,391 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,514 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 21,502 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,656 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,442 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 10,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,066 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,968 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 9,968 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,501 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 9,462 miles

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R266 KAP 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 77.8%.

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 R266 KAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R266 KAP?

You can check the full history of R266 KAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R266 KAP registered?

R266 KAP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R266 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 KAP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R266 KAP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R266 KAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.