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R568 XWG

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,246 mi
Last recorded16,246 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 XWG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 16,246 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 May 2026 16,246 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 16,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 18,383 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 18,094 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Light loose. (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 18,091 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Light loose. (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 17,082 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 16,583 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 15,262 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 14,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,032 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both fork legs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,481 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 10,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,958 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 26,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,186 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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R568 XWG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R568 XWG, 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 R568 XWG registered?

R568 XWG is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R568 XWG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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