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R499 FCT

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,025 mi
Last recorded18,025 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 FCT
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 18,025 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 16,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 14,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 14,419 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 14,330 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 14,330 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 14,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,970 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 13,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,845 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 12,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 12,225 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 12,188 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2008 11,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,179 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 11,179 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 FCT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FCT, 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 FCT registered?

R499 FCT is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R499 FCT safe to buy?

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