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R41 GPU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,834 mi
Last recorded58,834 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 GPU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 58,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre low in center 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 58,558 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 55,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,251 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,063 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 47,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,843 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 35,144 miles

Front tyre starting to wear low.

Pass 20 May 2011 33,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 31,003 miles

rear flasher lamps discoloured

Pass 21 May 2009 29,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 28,534 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 28,534 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 26,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 24,235 miles

drive chain could do with attention

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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R41 GPU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R41 GPU, 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 R41 GPU registered?

R41 GPU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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