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R612 KGU

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,363 mi
Last recorded54,363 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 KGU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 54,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 53,974 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 53,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 53,692 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,923 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 52,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 51,516 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 50,979 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 50,559 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 49,434 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 48,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,849 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 47,849 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 44,863 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,565 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,455 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,001 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2008 42,001 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 40,710 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 40,710 miles

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

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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R612 KGU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R612 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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R612 KGU is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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