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R502 TAV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Beige Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,564 mi
Last recorded33,564 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 TAV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 33,564 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 33,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 32,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 31,486 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 31,486 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,608 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 27,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 27,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 26,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 24,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 24,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 24,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,823 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,912 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 21,912 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,717 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,648 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 20,648 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 18,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005 18,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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R502 TAV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Beige with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R502 TAV, 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 R502 TAV registered?

R502 TAV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R502 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 TAV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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