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R450 NVO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,382 mi
Last recorded20,382 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 NVO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 20,382 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 20,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 20,012 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 20,006 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 19,857 miles

Front x2 headlight beam deflectors fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 19,855 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front x2 headlight beam deflectors fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 19,212 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,340 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2015 18,340 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,208 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2014 18,208 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,512 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

number plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,277 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 17,277 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 16,288 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 16,288 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 13,865 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,200 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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R450 NVO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R450 NVO, 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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R450 NVO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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