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R473 TLH

1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,184 mi
Last recorded39,184 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F20,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 TLH
MakeHonda
ModelVtr 1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,184 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 37,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 37,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 37,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 37,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,934 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 36,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 36,186 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 36,186 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 35,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 35,096 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 30,283 miles

none standard exhaust cans ,

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 29,217 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtr 1000 F?

Based on 2,831 MOT tests across 485 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
562
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
485
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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R473 TLH is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Vtr 1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R473 TLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtr 1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vtr 1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R473 TLH registered?

R473 TLH is a 1998 Honda Vtr 1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R473 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 TLH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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