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R562 BNG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,400 mi
Last recorded48,400 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 BNG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 48,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 47,254 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 47,251 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 45,952 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 44,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,669 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 40,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,913 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 38,910 miles

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

Stop lamp not working on rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2016 34,099 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,101 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,246 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 28,245 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,318 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,199 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,087 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,816 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,018 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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R562 BNG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 R562 BNG, 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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R562 BNG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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