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R26 RCF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

20,387 mi
Last recorded20,387 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 RCF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 20,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 18,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 18,610 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 18,563 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 18,346 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 18,346 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake fluid starting to discolour

Pass 15 Jun 2019 18,295 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 18,250 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 17,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 17,716 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 17,639 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 14,915 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 11 May 2013 11,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 10,658 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 10,658 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 9,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 9,596 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 9,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,467 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 9,467 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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 RCF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RCF, 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 R26 RCF registered?

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

Is R26 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 RCF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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