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R481 NTT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,406 mi
Last recorded32,406 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 NTT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 32,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 31,378 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 29,307 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 28,134 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 26,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 24,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 23,526 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 23,471 miles

throttle operation slightly sticky

Pass 2 May 2017 23,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,416 miles

front tyre on legal limit

rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 27 Feb 2016 22,416 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

front tyre on legal limit

rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,812 miles

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

front tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2013 21,285 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,513 miles

front tyre 3mm tread remaining

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,198 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 20,168 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 18,851 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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 18,735 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,275 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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R481 NTT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R481 NTT, 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 R481 NTT registered?

R481 NTT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R481 NTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 NTT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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