CarVerify

Free Car Check

R414 SRY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,221 mi
Last recorded61,221 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 SRY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 61,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,130 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 54,130 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,400 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,400 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 46,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,278 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 43,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 39,711 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 33,150 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 30 May 2007 32,063 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 32,063 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,191 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R414 SRY 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 66.7%.

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 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 R414 SRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R414 SRY?

You can check the full history of R414 SRY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R414 SRY registered?

R414 SRY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R414 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 SRY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R414 SRY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R414 SRY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.