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R408 VFP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,378 mi
Last recorded24,378 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 VFP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 24,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 22,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 22,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 20,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 20,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 19,786 miles

headlight mask fitted at time of testing

Pass 7 Jul 2018 18,908 miles

front headlight mask fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2017 18,601 miles

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

headlight mask fitted at time of testing

Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,024 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 17,794 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,606 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,874 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,428 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,291 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,078 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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R408 VFP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R408 VFP, 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 R408 VFP registered?

R408 VFP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R408 VFP safe to buy?

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