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R587 EFC

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,150 mi
Last recorded34,150 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 EFC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 33,701 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 31,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,180 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,717 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 28,469 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 May 2013 28,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,466 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,863 miles

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

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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R587 EFC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red 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 R587 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 R587 EFC registered?

R587 EFC is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R587 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 EFC 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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