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R552 NWK

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,197 mi
Last recorded67,197 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 NWK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 60,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 56,667 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,986 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,157 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 39,126 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff Steering head stock bearings slightly stiff and notchy (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 34,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 34,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,059 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 33,052 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Head race bearings slightly loose

Pass 7 Jun 2014 32,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 32,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,366 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 29,547 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 28,334 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,275 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 26,275 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,985 miles

Rear 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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R552 NWK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R552 NWK, 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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R552 NWK is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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