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R526 KAE

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,262 mi
Last recorded14,262 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 KAE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 14,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 12,826 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,709 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 12,709 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,665 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 12,665 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 12,631 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,551 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 12,551 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,290 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 12,224 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 12,174 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 12,174 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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R526 KAE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R526 KAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R526 KAE?

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What year was R526 KAE registered?

R526 KAE is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R526 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 KAE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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