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R518 TOK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,248 mi
Last recorded35,248 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 TOK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 35,248 miles

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

Front wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 27 Mar 2025 35,248 miles

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

Front wheel bearing slightly worn

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 33,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,489 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 23,778 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 22,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,015 miles

BATTERY ACID LEAKING ONTO SWINGARM

REAR WHEEL VERY SLIGHTLY OUT OF ALIGN TO THE RIGHT

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,997 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,110 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,389 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 1,857 miles

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

front wheel is fitted the rong way but the tyre is corect

Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,082 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,968 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,995 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 13,995 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,000 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,193 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R518 TOK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R518 TOK, 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 R518 TOK registered?

R518 TOK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 25 January 1998.

Is R518 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 TOK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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