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R409 RNL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,313 mi
Last recorded25,313 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 RNL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 25,313 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 23,491 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 22,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,625 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,650 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 19,808 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,931 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 17,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 15,692 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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R409 RNL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R409 RNL, 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 R409 RNL registered?

R409 RNL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R409 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 RNL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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