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R512 GVW

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,534 mi
Last recorded27,534 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 GVW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 27,534 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 27,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 27,282 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 27,275 miles

Drive chain excessively tight chain links tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 25,257 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,634 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 20,657 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 17,968 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,061 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 15,401 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 15,140 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,891 miles

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 14,764 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 14,764 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2009 14,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,077 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 14,030 miles

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

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

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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R512 GVW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R512 GVW, 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 R512 GVW registered?

R512 GVW is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R512 GVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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