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R578 HEV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,732 mi
Last recorded18,732 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 HEV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 18,732 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 18,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 18,067 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 17,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 16,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 16,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 15,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,788 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,960 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 12,958 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 12,622 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 11,510 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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R578 HEV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R578 HEV, 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 R578 HEV registered?

R578 HEV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R578 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 HEV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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