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R387 OFL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,409 mi
Last recorded17,409 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 OFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 17,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 17,353 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 17,334 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 17,325 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged the valve stem is damaged and split. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,309 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 17,293 miles

120/70/ZR17/58W. 2mm

180/55/ZR17/73W. 3mm.

Front 80Kg. Rear 146Kg.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,083 miles

Front 120/70/ZR17/58W 2mm. Rear 180/55/ZR17/73W 3mm.

Front 80Kg. Rear 140Kg.

Recommend replacing the oil & filter.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,033 miles

2.5mm. 120/70/ZR17/58W.

4mm. 180/55/ZR17/73W.

Front. 80Kg. Rear 140Kg.

Pass 15 May 2015 17,020 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 16,920 miles

2mm. Bridgestone. 120/70/17. Pads & Discs serviceable.

3mm. Bridgestone 180/55/ZR17. Pads & Discs serviceable.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 16,887 miles

Front 2.3mm Bridgestone 120/70/ZR17.

Pads in good condition.

Rear Bridgestone 4mm. 180/55/ZR17.

Pass 6 May 2011 16,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 16,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,387 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,275 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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R387 OFL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R387 OFL, 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 R387 OFL registered?

R387 OFL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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