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R601 EFU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

26,082 mi
Last recorded26,082 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 EFU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 26,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 25,794 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 25,437 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 25,169 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 24,853 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 24,828 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 24,801 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 24,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,732 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 24,711 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,700 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,658 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,581 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2010 22,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 19,245 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 19,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 May 2008 16,056 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,209 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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R601 EFU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R601 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R601 EFU registered?

R601 EFU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R601 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 EFU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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