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R395 CVU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

26,829 mi
Last recorded26,829 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 CVU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 26,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and slight movement, both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 26,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock voltmeter fitted preventing full steering movement (2.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working from either control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and slight movement, both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 24,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 24,959 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 22,905 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 22,864 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 17,247 miles

Central Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 16,893 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 12,375 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 12,357 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake caliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 5,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy, with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight runout in rear brake disc

Fail 3 Aug 2019 5,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy, with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight runout in rear brake disc

Pass 10 Jun 2016 5,341 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 5,033 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 5,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 4,133 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 4,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 1,171 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 1,171 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R395 CVU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R395 CVU, 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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R395 CVU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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