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R461 WJF

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,095 mi
Last recorded24,095 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 WJF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 24,095 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 23,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,120 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,279 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,328 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,224 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,422 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 18,002 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 13,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 12,284 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,339 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 11,339 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,201 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 9,201 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 9,117 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,117 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,398 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,582 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 5,435 miles

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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R461 WJF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R461 WJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R461 WJF registered?

R461 WJF is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R461 WJF safe to buy?

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