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R361 AAU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 AAU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,104 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

wiring under front fairing requires cable tidy to help secure better

Pass 28 Jun 2024 83,679 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks seals (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 82,881 miles

Front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2021 80,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,285 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 31,911 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

alloy fittings on brake fittings

headlight masked

Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,294 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

headlights masked

Pass 6 May 2016 29,666 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

headlamp masked/converters fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 27,187 miles

alloy fittings on all brake pipes

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 May 2014 24,444 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 31 May 2013 23,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,224 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 22,198 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 19,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 19,354 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,146 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2008 12,801 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,401 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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R361 AAU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R361 AAU, 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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R361 AAU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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