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R499 AFC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,871 mi
Last recorded30,871 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 AFC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 30,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,464 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 30,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 29,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 29,304 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 28,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 25,912 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 22,342 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 22,338 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,078 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 21,760 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,637 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,618 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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R499 AFC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue 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 R499 AFC, 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 R499 AFC registered?

R499 AFC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R499 AFC 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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