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R585 EFC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,253 mi
Last recorded40,253 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 EFC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,253 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both tyres dated 2015

Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,244 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 40,243 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 40,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 39,924 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 39,921 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,641 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 39,615 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork seal (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,863 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,515 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 29,803 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,893 miles

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

chain slack

possible hairline cracks in rear brake disc

Fail 18 Sep 2012 25,893 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

chain slack

possible hairline cracks in rear brake disc

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,299 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,401 miles

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

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R585 EFC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R585 EFC, 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 R585 EFC registered?

R585 EFC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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