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R343 VNP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,513 mi
Last recorded42,513 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 VNP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 42,513 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 42,513 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 39,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 37,837 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 36,090 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 32,523 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 30,357 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 28,075 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,920 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 23,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 19,505 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 15,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 13,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,335 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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R343 VNP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R343 VNP, 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 R343 VNP registered?

R343 VNP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R343 VNP safe to buy?

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