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R599 BNP

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,983 mi
Last recorded42,983 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 BNP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 42,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 42,596 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 42,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 39,136 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 39,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 39,076 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 39,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high adjusted to comply with amended regulations (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 38,782 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 37,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,629 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 34,629 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,117 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,154 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 29,123 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,936 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 16,871 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
Full Honda VTR1000 F reliability report

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R599 BNP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R599 BNP, 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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R599 BNP is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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