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R404 UBY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,351 mi
Last recorded20,351 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 UBY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 20,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 20,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 20,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 20,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 19,644 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 19,609 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,549 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 19,481 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 19,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 15,441 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 14,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,461 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,181 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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R404 UBY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R404 UBY, 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 R404 UBY registered?

R404 UBY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R404 UBY safe to buy?

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