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R431 RNL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,909 mi
Last recorded20,909 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 RNL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 20,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Brake disc s slightly distort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil filter in rusty condition

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headrace bearing needs greasing or replacing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 20,909 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Brake disc s slightly distort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil filter in rusty condition

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headrace bearing needs greasing or replacing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 20,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 20,453 miles

lights masked off

Pass 10 Jun 2022 19,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 18,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 17,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 17,043 miles

Single seat only, no rear footpegs

Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,838 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 16,838 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 13,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 12,625 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 11,217 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,530 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 10,530 miles

Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 7,184 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 20,349 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,349 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 19,169 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,699 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 16,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 13,723 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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R431 RNL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R431 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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R431 RNL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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