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R472 EDB

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,813 mi
Last recorded26,813 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 EDB
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 26,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 25,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,971 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 24,971 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 24,578 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 24,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,886 miles

rear wheel mudgaurd insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2013 23,886 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

rear wheel mudgaurd insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,740 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,213 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 16,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,233 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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R472 EDB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R472 EDB, 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 R472 EDB registered?

R472 EDB is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R472 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 EDB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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