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R48 TCY

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,177 mi
Last recorded26,177 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

RegistrationR48 TCY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 26,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 24,912 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 24,826 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024
Fail 3 Jul 2024 24,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 300 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 21,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 21,939 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 21,939 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 21,385 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 20,876 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 20,346 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,606 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,211 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

battery acid leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2007 14,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,985 miles

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

rear brake pedal has slightly long travel

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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R48 TCY 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 R48 TCY, 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 R48 TCY registered?

R48 TCY is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 29 March 1998.

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