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R395 KCA

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

14,044 mi
Last recorded14,044 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 KCA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 14,044 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Clutch reservoir cracking but not leaking

Front Brake reservoir cracking but not leaking

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 14,009 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Clutch reservoir cracking but not leaking

Front Brake reservoir cracking but not leaking

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 13,991 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 13,973 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 13,973 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 13,944 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 13,944 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 13,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 13,851 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 13,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 12,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,790 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 11,790 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,286 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 10,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,517 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,216 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,870 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 9,868 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Advise stiff links in chain,

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 9,487 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 9,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 8,903 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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R395 KCA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KCA, 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 KCA is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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