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R454 DVM

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,629 mi
Last recorded62,629 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 DVM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 62,629 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,253 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 58,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 48,963 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,212 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,936 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 44,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 43,673 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,197 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,234 miles

knocking noise when front suspension compressed

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,848 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,997 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 34,329 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 34,200 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 301,198 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,192 miles

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

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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R454 DVM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R454 DVM, 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 R454 DVM registered?

R454 DVM is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R454 DVM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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