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R33 VTR

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,871 mi
Last recorded25,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 VTR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 25,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 25,661 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 25,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 24,642 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 24,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 24,014 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 23,578 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 22,858 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 22,847 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 22,315 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 21,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 21,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2016 21,146 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2015 20,464 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 20,464 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 19,424 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,802 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,576 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,883 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 16 Oct 2007 15,775 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,426 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 15,531 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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R33 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R33 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.

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What year was R33 VTR registered?

R33 VTR is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R33 VTR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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