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R514 FFU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,726 mi
Last recorded35,726 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 FFU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 35,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 35,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 35,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 35,083 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 34,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 34,633 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 34,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 34,067 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,852 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 33,852 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,450 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 33,450 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 32,867 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,312 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,721 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 29,555 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 18,497 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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R514 FFU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R514 FFU, 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 R514 FFU registered?

R514 FFU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R514 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 FFU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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