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R308 NGO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,169 mi
Last recorded48,169 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 NGO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,169 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 45,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 44,096 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 44,096 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2022 43,819 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 43,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 43,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 42,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 43,746 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,502 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 42,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 41,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,767 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,380 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,465 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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R308 NGO 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 88.9%.

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 R308 NGO, 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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R308 NGO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R308 NGO safe to buy?

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