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R610 KGU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,152 mi
Last recorded28,152 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 KGU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 28,152 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 27,966 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,277 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 27,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 May 2015 25,205 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 25,205 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 21,376 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 19,896 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,896 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,150 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,487 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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R610 KGU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R610 KGU, 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 R610 KGU registered?

R610 KGU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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