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R609 ORN

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,012 mi
Last recorded31,012 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 ORN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 31,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,800 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,652 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 23,591 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,908 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 17,149 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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R609 ORN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R609 ORN, 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

How do I check the history of R609 ORN?

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What year was R609 ORN registered?

R609 ORN is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R609 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R609 ORN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R609 ORN have outstanding finance?

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