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R26 CVG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,716 mi
Last recorded35,716 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 CVG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,716 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 35,345 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 35,205 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 34,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,567 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 34,003 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 34,003 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,390 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,957 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 32,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,302 miles

Gear change lever loose.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,190 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 May 2009 30,712 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,876 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 29,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2006 28,559 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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R26 CVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R26 CVG, 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

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What year was R26 CVG registered?

R26 CVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R26 CVG safe to buy?

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