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R298 NYG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,005 mi
Last recorded34,005 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 NYG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 34,005 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front right/replace asap (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 33,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 33,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper fork stanchion (chrome) has light pitting/surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper fork stanchion (chrome) has light pitting/surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 33,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 33,053 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,799 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,122 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front indicators replaced with flush fitting tyre which limits visability from front

Fail 14 Jun 2014 30,034 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front indicators replaced with flush fitting tyre which limits visability from front

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,461 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 28,461 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,672 miles

silencers noiser than standard.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,328 miles

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

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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R298 NYG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R298 NYG, 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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R298 NYG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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