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R278 MEC

1998 Honda VTR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,328 mi
Last recorded22,328 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR100027,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 MEC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 22,328 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 22,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,772 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 21,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 21,496 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 21,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,188 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 21 May 2010 20,777 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,990 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,672 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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R278 MEC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R278 MEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R278 MEC registered?

R278 MEC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R278 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 MEC shows 12 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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