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R597 UTH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,615 mi
Last recorded47,615 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 UTH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 47,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 46,703 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 46,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 45,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,591 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,351 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,839 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,420 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,598 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 38,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 14 May 2013 38,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,529 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 32,525 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2010 26,829 miles

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

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

advice both front fork seals badley worn but not leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,133 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,735 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 20,654 miles

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

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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R597 UTH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R597 UTH, 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 R597 UTH registered?

R597 UTH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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