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R308 DMY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,319 mi
Last recorded39,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 DMY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 39,319 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 37,954 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 37,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 37,410 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 37,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak FORK LEG SEAL FAILED (5.3.2 (b))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure FIXING SCREW MISSING ()

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 35,697 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear brake fluid low

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,365 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,512 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 34,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,855 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,779 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,777 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 25,547 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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R308 DMY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R308 DMY, 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 R308 DMY registered?

R308 DMY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R308 DMY safe to buy?

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