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R40 CSB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,214 mi
Last recorded43,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 CSB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 43,214 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has a crack & clamp corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 41,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,591 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,583 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,336 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,176 miles

only 50% of rear lamp working

Pass 4 May 2013 38,415 miles

one of the pair not working

Fail 18 Jan 2012 37,386 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Nearside rear tail light bulb is out

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,386 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside rear tail light bulb is out

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 2,471 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 24,051 miles

Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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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R40 CSB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R40 CSB, 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 R40 CSB registered?

R40 CSB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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