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R405 USJ

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,546 mi
Last recorded46,546 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 USJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 46,546 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 46,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,491 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 45,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached switchgear insecure (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,154 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 35,639 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 35,631 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2017 35,568 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 33,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,352 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,272 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,517 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R405 USJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R405 USJ, 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 R405 USJ registered?

R405 USJ is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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