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R26 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,763 mi
Last recorded28,763 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 28,763 miles

Alloy brake fittings

Pass 15 Jul 2025 27,803 miles

Alloy brake fittings fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2024 26,682 miles

Alloy brake fittings on rear brake hose

Pass 8 Jul 2023 25,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake hose has alloy fittings

Pass 16 Jul 2022 24,371 miles

Alloy brake fittings fitted all hoses

Pass 27 Jul 2021 23,583 miles

Alloy brake fittings on rear brake hose

Pass 3 Jul 2020 23,140 miles

Rear brake hose has aluminium fittings

Pass 4 May 2019 22,462 miles

Rear brake hose has ally fittings

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,458 miles

Alloy brake fitting on rear hose

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 21,671 miles

Rear brake hose has alloy fittings

Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,756 miles

Alloy brake fittings on rear brake

Pass 13 May 2015 19,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

alloy brake fittings fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,620 miles

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

front brake banjos alloy

rear brake hose has alloy fittings

Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,377 miles

alloy brake pipe unions fitted,seem ok

Pass 11 May 2012 16,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 16,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 15,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,877 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 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R26 VTR registered?

R26 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R26 VTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 VTR shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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