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R442 BVG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,845 mi
Last recorded21,845 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 BVG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 21,845 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 21,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 21,364 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 19,856 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 19,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 19,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 18,609 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 17,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,532 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,093 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 17,082 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 11,910 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 10,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,399 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 9,222 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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R442 BVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R442 BVG, 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 R442 BVG registered?

R442 BVG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R442 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 BVG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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